Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Senior Designer

ergoncareers; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability plans

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ergon Inc. in Flowood, Mississippi, seeks a Senior Designer to serve as the technical lead for drafting and design on capital projects within a national asphalt manufacturing network. You will develop complex 2D/3D deliverables, lead design coordination, and support constructability and field implementation.

You will mentor junior designers, coordinate with engineers and operations, and ensure adherence to standards and revision control while guiding projects from planning through construction.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma/associate degree in Drafting/Design, Engineering Technology, or related field (Bachelor's degree preferred but not required).
• 7+ years industrial design experience in asphalt, oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, or related manufacturing; 2+ years in a senior/lead design role preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D, SmartPlant, or similar modeling platforms.
• Strong understanding of industrial plant design and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, vendor data, and field conditions to drive accurate design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for multidisciplinary capex projects with coordinated, constructible deliverables.
• Develop detailed 2D drawings and 3D models across piping, mechanical, civil/structural, electrical, and instrumentation.
• Review and approve drawings completed by junior designers or external partners.

Skills

Design leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Constructability

Field experience

Communication

Education

Technical diploma/associate degree in Drafting/Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AVEVA E3D

SmartPlant

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Designer serves as a technical lead for drafting and design efforts on capital projects within a national asphalt manufacturing network. This role develops complex 2D/3D deliverables, leads design coordination, ensures adherence to standards, and supports constructability and field implementation. The Senior Designer plays a key role in project planning, clash resolution, and guiding junior designers.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership

• Lead design efforts for multidisciplinary capex projects, ensuring coordinated, constructible deliverables.
• Develop detailed 2D drawings and 3D models across piping, mechanical, civil/structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Review and approve drawings completed by junior designers or external partners.

Technical Expertise

• Prepare complex deliverables such as:
• Piping isometrics, GAs, tie‑in packages
• Plot plans, equipment layouts, grading/site plans
• Structural steel and foundation details
• Electrical one-lines, conduit routing, grounding, lighting layouts
• P&IDs, loop sheets, instrument wiring, and installation details
• Conduct clash detection, model reviews, and constructability assessments.
• Provide design input based on field experience and industry standards.

Project Execution & Coordination

• Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, maintenance teams, and plant operations.
• Integrate vendor drawings, equipment data, and field markups into project models.
• Support project schedules by providing accurate estimates, progress updates, and resource needs.
• Participate in field walkdowns, scope definition, and design support during construction (RFIs, redlines, as‑builts).

Standards, Quality, & Document Control

• Maintain and enforce drafting/design standards, templates, and CAD best practices.
• Ensure quality control through checking processes and cross-discipline coordination.
• Ensure all design documents adhere to revision control, MOC/PSM-related requirements, and document management practices.

Mentorship & Development

• Provide guidance and technical mentorship to entry-level designers and drafters.
• Support onboarding, training, and skill-building for CAD/modeling tools and design practices.

Qualifications

Education: Technical diploma/associate degree in Drafting/Design, Engineering Technology, or related field (Bachelor's degree preferred but not required).

Experience: 7+ years industrial design experience in asphalt, oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, or related manufacturing; 2+ years in a senior/lead design role preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D, SmartPlant, or similar modeling platforms.
• Strong understanding of industrial plant design, constructability considerations, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, vendor data, and field conditions to drive accurate design solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead design tasks in a fast-paced project environment.

Why Ergon Inc.?

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance

At Ergon, we live by our core values:

• Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
• Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
• Purposeful Growth: We believe employee growth and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has always reinvested tremendously back into the business, but not just growing for the sake of growing, but growing in a careful and strategic way.
• Respectful Relationships: And together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance and diversity of ideas and of people. Our differences make us stronger. And we're united by our shared values, always forging respectful relationships.

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