Process Piping Designer

Dennis Group; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance

Paid time off

Bonus and profit-sharing plans

Job summary

Dennis Group is looking for Process Piping Designers to work on food and beverage processing facility projects. Responsibilities include creating 2D layouts and 3D models, coordinating with various engineering disciplines, and ensuring effective communication regarding designs.

The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree and 1-5 years of relevant experience. Knowledge in AutoCAD and readiness to travel is also required. Dennis Group offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of work or school experience in piping and equipment layout for food and beverage processing facilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with XREFS.
• Willingness to travel to client construction sites for 25% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Design 2D and 3D layouts for food and beverage processing facilities.
• Create general arrangements, plans, elevations, and details for bid packages.
• Oversee aspects of process and utility piping to ensure accuracy.

Skills

AutoCAD

3D CAD knowledge (CADWorx, Plant3D)

Ability to interpret PIDs

Experience in food and beverage processes

Education

Associate Degree in engineering related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Dennis Group Process Piping Designers work heavily with process engineers and other engineering disciplines in designing multiple aspects of our food and beverage process facility projects. Responsibilities involve the layout of process and utility equipment in 2D equipment arrangements, creating process mechanical drawings using the 2D AutoCAD, 3D modeling and design of process and utility piping systems per P&IDs and Process Engineer(s) direction, creating piping drawings for bidding and construction, equipment access and support platform design, pipe support systems, and extensive coordination with the entire facility design team.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Layout Design – 2D and 3D for food and beverage processing facilities
• Plot drawings and create *.pdf format files
• Develop general 2D & 3D drafting and update drawings per “red line” mark‑ups
• Platform design – conceptual design for review by Structural Engineer
• Understand and create piping drawings from PIDs and equipment arrangements
• Gather and organize information for developing design drawings; visit client sites as needed
• Oversee all aspects and details of process and utility piping
• Perform basic CAD design work
• Communicate with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and control disciplines in overall design coordination
• Prepare general arrangements, plans, elevations, isometrics and details for bid packages and construction
• Modify existing equipment layout drawings as directed by PM or Sr Designer
• Coordinate and distribute project workload to team members
• Accurately depict vendor information on PM drawings
• Create multilevel equipment arrangement drawings
• Create 3D equipment arrangement drawings
• Create 3D piping models
• Create “SMART” PIDs
• Create simple AutoCAD based PIDs
• Contribute to developing DG CAD standards
• Participate in project team meetings with client
• Act as project design coordinator (clash detection, coordination with other disciplines and design firms)
• Work onsite directly with contractors, DG construction and engineering teams
• Produce drawings for bid packages
• Set up drawings (sheets to transfer project information to contractors)
• Execute 3D model reviews with client using Navisworks
• Assist construction managers with coordination issues in the field
• Research processing piping design best practices
• Support talent growth within our organization

Required Education, Skills and Experience

• Associate Degree is required; bachelor’s degree in an engineering‑related field is preferred
• 1–5 years of work or school experience in piping and equipment layout for food and beverage processing facilities or similar production facilities
• Experience in AutoCAD
• Experience in 3D CAD using CADWorx, Plant3D or similar programs; Revit piping experience
• Familiarity with XREFS and basic drawing setup
• Ability to interpret PIDs and transpose that information into a piping layout
• Experience with design of Food and Beverage processes is a plus
• Travel to client construction sites required for not less than 25% of the year

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Travel Requirement

• Approximately 25% travel required to visit project site and other offices

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit‑sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.