Designer II

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Colwich (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking a Design Services Technician in Colwich, KS to provide advanced drafting and intermediate piping design support. Responsibilities include creating 2D/3D piping drawings, isometrics, BOMs, and coordinating with engineers and 3rd party designers.

The role requires field walk-downs, reading technical drawings, and adherence to design standards. Bachelor or technical degree preferred; travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Technical degree preferred.
• Proficient with AutoCAD 2D/3D and related design tools.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Familiar with piping codes (ASME/ASTM) preferred.
• Experience with field walk-downs and as-built drawings.

Responsibilities

• Draft piping plans and construction drawings with 2D/3D techniques.
• Perform design-drafting assignments and develop layouts for piping systems.
• Conduct field walks locating tie-ins and capturing dimensioned sketches.
• Generate isometrics, BOMs, and 3D models.
• Coordinate with engineers and 3rd party designers to ensure quality.
• Mentor junior designers and manage revision processes.
• Review P&ID with team and track progress against milestones.

Skills

Reading drawings

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor or technical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Cadworks

Navisworks

ReCap

Job description

Design Services Regular Full Time Technician Colwich, KS, US

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for providing advanced drafting level design and intermediate level piping design support to Design Services team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Complete assigned projects on-time and accurately; work independently, develop scope and procedures with input from Team Leaders and managers.
• Perform design-drafting assignments using AutoCAD 2D and 3D drawing techniques.
• Draft plans and construction drawings considering the operation and layout of piping systems.
• Conduct field work, including walk-downs locating tie-ins, dimensioned field sketches.
• Build equipment models based on vendor/specification documents.
• Create accurate Isometric drawings, develop accurate Bill of Material documents.
• Prepare layout, design, and 3D modeling of complex piping systems based on P&IDs.
• Generate complex structural model, coordinate and trouble shoot structural model with structural engineer.
• Ability to interpret piping stress analysis reports and to collaborate with stress engineers to establish most economical and safe design.
• Manage and communicate with 3 rd Party designers to assure quality and efficient work product.
• Ability to mentor and train other designers and drafters.
• Generate line lists and tie-in list. Actively participate in P&ID review meetings and drive model review discussions with the technical project team, 3 rd party designers, and customer.
• Ability to utilized scanned point cloud files to produce accurate piping models.
• Follow and participate in development of engineering standards, format and procedures to create, update, revise and modify drawings; communicate requirements of standards and procedures to others.
• Utilize and create sketches, notes, and other input material to generate drawings.
• Report changes and mistakes to lead, identify changes and manage the revision process effectively.
• Learn and adapt quickly to assigned project tasks, proceeding independently to initiate those tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Responsible for quality of work produced and follow methods of continuous improvement. Make recommendations for specific improvement opportunities.
• Incorporate safety, operability, maintainability and constructability in design work.
• Review and check work prepared by others and provide constructive feedback.
• Generate man-hour estimates associated with the design services scope and continuously monitor progress to manhours and schedule and report to the project team.
• Actively participate in project meetings and design/model reviews. Provide accurate feedback to project team regarding design progress.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor or Technical degree preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Possess excellent computer skills utilizing MS Office and AutoCAD (current version or within last 3 versions) 2D and 3D, Cadworks, Navisworks, and ReCap proficiency preferred Procifiency test may be required as part of the interview process.
• Capable of reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Familiar with AISI, AISC, ASME and ASTM specifications preferred
• Knowledge of construction and fabrication techniques preferred
• Must understand use of tape measure, square, level and various layout tools

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

Must possess current, valid driver's license with no restrictions. Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time pending specific project details.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds seldom.