Sr. Piping Designer
About The Position
NorthStar Energy Services, a Quanta Services company, is seeking an experienced Sr. Piping Designer for its Professional Engineering Consulting team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The role supports EPC and engineering design projects for oil and gas, petrochemical, and data center clients. The designer is responsible for piping design deliverables across concurrent projects, from concept design through drawing issuances and submission of final as-built drawings. The position involves generating and coordinating 3D piping and equipment models, extracting isometrics, developing layouts and drawings, and preparing bills of materials and project documentation. It also supports design quality, coordination among disciplines, engineering activities, field verification, and resolution of project questions.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of experience.
- Recent work experience in 2D detail drawings.
- Conversant with drafting standards for IFA, IFB, IFC, and as-built drawing packages.
- Ability to apply quality-control processes and checklists and take ownership and accountability for completed work.
Responsibilities
- Generate 3D piping models using CADWorx Plant 2018 or a later version.
- Generate equipment models using CADWorx Equipment.
- Extract isometrics in a 3D model environment using CADWorx Isogen.
- Develop equipment and piping layouts from concept PFDs and P&IDs.
- Assist with coordination of 3D model activities, including model input and interference reconciliation with other physical disciplines.
- Interface with stress and pipe support engineers, construction teams, and suppliers to support piping design, model control, and space control.
- Prepare drawings and concept sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates.
- Prepare and distribute project documentation, including status reports, punch lists, work sketches, and material requirement calculations, to the piping lead.
- Prepare orthographic drawings from 3D models in accordance with industrial standards.
- Prepare plans, sections, details, and isometric drawings, providing adequate product views and details to communicate fabrication information.
- Implement Xref drawing files.
- Generate bills of materials from 3D models and assist the process team in compiling process deliverables.
- Prepare IFA, IFB, IFC, and as-built drawing packages in accordance with company drawing standards and procedures.
- Apply quality-control processes and checklists and take accountability for completed work.
- Research, review, and apply company standards, municipal requirements, and regulatory codes.
- Perform independent QA/QC of drawing deliverables.
- Verify that structural and site-development layouts meet project design intent.
- Support Professional Engineers during project design, including standards review, gathering calculation inputs and permitting requirements, and other engineering activities as needed.
- Coordinate and communicate project-specific piping and mechanical deliverables with team members across disciplines.
- Review other-discipline drawings to ensure piping and mechanical drawings are properly illustrated.
- Perform field work to obtain design information and verify designs for tie-ins as needed.
- Review and respond to RFIs throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review third-party vendor drawings for compatibility with the intended piping and mechanical design.
Benefits
- 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Choice of PPO, HSA, or FSA.
- Short-term and long-term benefits.
- Employee discounts on consumer goods.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
