Designer II Piping

Zachry Group; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 94,900 - 133,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Disability coverage

Job summary

Zachry Group in Downers Grove is looking for a Designer II Piping to join their team. The successful candidate will support process engineering and design tasks, specializing in piping design and layout for various projects. Candidates must have strong knowledge in design requirements particularly for the Energy & Chemical sector.

Experience in 3D modeling, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage project workflows are essential. The role offers competitive salary and benefits as part of Zachry's Total Employee Rewards Program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design requirements for the Energy & Chemical industry.
• Basic ability and understanding of recognizing project change and understanding of change management procedures.
• Ability to self-manage project execution workflow.

Responsibilities

• Complete piping design and equipment layout efforts.
• Prepare design sketches for drafting personnel.
• Create and maintain designer notes affecting project execution.

Skills

Strong Piping Design skills

3D modeling experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Successful candidate will be responsible for working with a team of engineers supporting process engineering and design tasks for assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Ability to complete piping design and basic equipment layout efforts in accordance with Industry Practices using 2D CAD & 3D E3D Software and/or other 3D Design software.
• Able to model/design from complex equipment via vendor drawings.
• Basic ability to markup vendor documents and vendor document review process.
• Understanding of pipe supports and piping design constructability.
• Understanding of basic structural design.
• Initiate conceptual physical design requirements in coordination with appropriate responsible supervisors and engineers.
• Ability to create and maintain designer notes including requirement content that affects the project execution.
• Prepare design sketches for use by drafting personnel.
• Ability to prepare documents and packages with all required references for checking.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or associate’s degree with drafting courses.
• 5+ years of experience and knowledge in design requirements for respective disciplines as they apply to the Energy & Chemical industry.
• Must have 3D modeling experience.
• Strong Piping Design skills in accordance with industry standards and codes.
• Ability to self‑manage the execution workflow and quality process for small‑cap projects.
• Basic ability and understanding of recognizing project change and basic understanding of change management procedures with the ability to convey to project leads.
• Basic knowledge of pipe specification development and workflow including understanding of conditioning requirements, piping participation, and knowledge of requirements to add components in 3D software.
• More advanced layout design on a broader selection of equipment.
• More advanced operational and maintenance requirements for instrumentation and equipment including an understanding of differences in technologies and operability.
• Consult others as qualified experts and capable of making some key technical decisions on a project.
• More advanced understanding of the overall project execution and multi‑discipline project workflow and execution especially as it pertains to interdisciplinary workflow and coordination expectations.
• More advanced knowledge of an FEL/FEED staged process including differences in execution between early FEL/FEED and detailed design.
• Strong communication skills required to provide effective inter‑discipline, client, vendor, and construction coordination on multiple projects and to clearly communicate information and ideas in writing as part of execution planning.
• Willingness to learn and work on a variety of tasks within multiple industries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certificate in drafting/design preferred.
• Commitment to quality, responsibility, high work standards and initiatives.
• Comply and understand the company’s culture and philosophies including all business objectives and goals.
• Ability to direct and control the complete operation of a project, guided by precedent and within the limits of established policies.
• Appropriate use of confidential information, which if disclosed, may be detrimental to the company’s interests.
• Position requires a "Whatever It Takes" attitude and commitment.
• Ability to clearly communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing.

Salary/Pay Rate

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the expected salary range for this Illinois position, Designer II Piping, is between $94,900.00 and $133,640.00 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job‑related factors as permitted by law.

Benefits

This position, Designer II Piping, is eligible for participation in Zachry’s Total Employee Rewards Program, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage and other ancillary benefits. This position is also eligible for participation in the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.

Physical Demands

Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, video chat and software systems. Position will include visits to maintenance sites and industrial facilities requiring mobility (on ground and at heights) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and work boots.

Work Environment

Employee will work in multiple environments including an office, warehouse and in a trailer or building on sites. On work sites noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking, bells whistles and alarms.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of a Piping Designer. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

ZACHRY GROUP is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.