Designer - Rail & Transit

Thermon; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermon is seeking a Designer for its Transportation product line in San Marcos, TX. You will design transportation systems to customer specifications, preparing isometrics, panel and cable schedules, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD and MicroStation.

Report to the Engineering Manager and collaborate with engineering, sales, operations, and project management teams. The role is onsite at Thermon San Marcos Campus (100 Thermon Dr., San Marcos, TX), Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology required.
• Minimum 3 years of design-to-order experience required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation essential.
• Experience with design software such as CompuTrace, Visi Trace, TSDS.
• English language proficiency required (read, write, converse).

Responsibilities

• Prepare isometrics, panel schedules, cable schedules, instrument schedules, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and location drawings.
• Design transportation systems per customer specs to ensure satisfaction and profitability.
• Review project specifications and understand scope of work.
• Follow project requirements and quality, schedule, and technical constraints.
• Maintain project design folder structure and support process improvements.
• Assist in developing global and regional tools and procedures.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Heat tracing design

P&ID

English language

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

CompuTrace

Visi Trace

TSDS

Job description

Who We Are

Thermon is a global industrial technology leader and the world's foremost provider of mission-critical heating solutions. From power generation and semiconductors to oil & gas and food processing, our systems keep essential industries running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

We do not just make heaters-we deliver complete, end-to-end solutions that include design, installation, controls, and monitoring. Our people and products transfer the warmth needed to make life work.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and operating in 18 countries, Thermon is built on the values of Care, Commit, and Collaborate. We are a team of innovators and problem-solvers, united by our mission and driven by a culture of ownership and impact.

About The Role

As a Designer, you will design transportation systems to customer specifications to successfully ensure customer satisfaction and profitability. Identify transportation requirements from customers' Thermon drawings, specifications, instructions, and quotes. Prepare isometrics, panel programs, cable programs, instrument programs, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and location drawings. You will use Thermon design software and established guidelines and procedures.

The Designer will report to the Manager, Engineering of our Transportation product business line and will work closely with the Engineering, Sales, Operations, Manufacturing and Project Management Team, promoting a positive culture, collaboration, and a high-performance work environment through progressive engineering practices.

You will be based out of Thermon San Marcos Campus: 100 Thermon Dr. San Marcos, Texas and will work onsite (in-person) Monday to Friday, working schedule 8am-5pm.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Prepare isometrics, panel schedules, cable schedules, instrument schedules, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and location drawings, using AutoCAD and MicroStation as needed.
• Responsible for designing transportation systems according to customer specifications to successfully ensure customer satisfaction and profitability.
• Responsible for reviewing all project specifications and documentation needed to develop a thorough understanding of the scope of work.
• Responsible for following project requirements, along with expectations for quality, schedule, or other constraints of a technical nature.
• Responsible for following the established process and procedure, including the project design guide, project execution guide, quality plan, and providing feedback when deficiencies occur.
• Responsible for maintaining the folder structure of Project Design.
• Provides information for the development of global and regional tools and procedures as needed.
• Other activities assigned by Management.

Knowledge And Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in design to order engineered design is required.
• Good working experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience working with design software, CompuTrace, Visi Trace, TSDS is required.
• English language is required (read, write, and converse).

Key Characteristics, Competencies And Skills

• Technically proficient/accomplished in heat tracing design, as well as has appropriate technical knowledge of piping and insulation systems, electrical and P&ID, government codes.
• Technically proficient in drawing in AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Generate new ideas, challenge the status quo, take risks, support change, foster innovation, and creatively solve problems.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, to team members, supervisor, and internal/external clients.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines with minimal direction.
• Confident, self-assured, and able to master the skill of time management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Understanding and commitment to customer service.
• Comfortable taking charge and dealing with ambiguity to achieve successful outcomes.
• Strong communication and team-building skills and the proven ability to influence change.
• Experience working in a high-performing engineering organization and able to provide insights, feedback, and engagement.
• Decisive, thorough and timely when drawing conclusions and managing expectations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills