Sr. Piping Designer

Quanta Services•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an experienced Sr. Piping Designer to join 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 develops 3D piping and equipment models, extracts isometrics, and prepares orthographic and other drawings for fabrication and construction. It also supports coordination across disciplines, project documentation, quality control, engineering design activities, and field verification as needed.

Requirements

10+ years of experience.
Experience generating 3D piping models using CADWorx Plant 2018 or later.
Experience generating equipment models using CADWorx Equipment.
Experience extracting isometrics using CADWorx Isogen.
Knowledge of equipment and piping layout from concept PFDs and P&IDs.
Recent work experience in 2D detail drawings.
Conversance with drafting standards for IFA, IFB, IFC, and as-built drawing packages.
Ability to perform independent QA/QC and apply quality control processes and checklists.
Ability to coordinate and communicate piping and mechanical deliverables across disciplines.

Responsibilities

Generate 3D piping models using CADWorx Plant 2018 or later, and 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.
Coordinate 3D model activities, including model input and interference reconciliation, with related physical disciplines.
Interface with stress and pipe support engineers, construction teams, and suppliers to support piping designs and model/space control.
Prepare drawings and concept sketches for 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, including plans, sections, details, and isometric views, using industrial standards.
Provide product views and details sufficient to communicate information needed for fabrication.
Implement Xref drawing files and generate bills of materials from 3D models; assist the process team with process deliverables.
Prepare IFA, IFB, IFC, and as-built drawing packages in accordance with company drawing formats and procedures.
Apply quality control processes and checklists, and take ownership of completed work.
Research, review, and apply company standards, municipality 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 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 drawings from other disciplines 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 to ensure compatibility with the intended piping and mechanical design.