Lead Piping Designer

Middough Inc.; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Downers Grove is seeking a Lead Piping Designer for Life Sciences projects. You will be responsible for executing technical design and leading a team to ensure compliance with industry Codes & Standards. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in sanitary piping systems and a solid understanding of Life Science Industries. This role offers a hybrid work model, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in designing sanitary piping systems.
• Experience in Life Science Industries: Agro-Industrial, Food & Beverage, or Pharmaceutical.
• Strong multitasking and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish designs consistent with piping good practices.
• Generate design and detail drawings including orthographic plans.
• Lead resources to execute piping tasks within design projects.

Skills

Experienced in designing sanitary piping systems

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Excellent communication skills

Education

Accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Associate Degree in a technical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD Plant3D

CADWorx

Revit

MicroStation

Job description

Lead Piping Designer - Life Sciences Position and Responsibilities

As a Lead Piping Designer with Middough, you will directly execute technical design as well as lead resources to execute piping tasks within multi-discipline design projects. The Lead Piping Designer will also work closely with the Piping Department Manager to plan and execute piping work on projects and to utilize shared resources effectively. The Lead Piping Designer is a client facing role that takes technical ownership of the piping and layout design and helps drive "big picture" project objectives within a design environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish designs consistent with piping good practices, client requirements / specifications and conformance to Codes & Standards.
• Apply standard drafting techniques to generate and interpret drawings in support of assigned projects and provide guidance and leadership to drafters to ensure that all established Company and client design standards and practices are followed.
• Generate design and detail drawings including orthographic plans / sections and isometrics to support Discipline Leads.
• Generate pipe support details.
• Revise and maintain Piping Line Lists and P&ID's.
• Revise and maintain equipment drawings and models.
• Revise and maintain project Navisworks models.
• Generate piping and equipment models using Autodesk Plant3D and CADWorx for assigned projects.
• Communicate effectively across multiple departments, project clients and suppliers to obtain project related information.
• Drive the implementation of piping specifications related to the project or client and contributes to finalizing project CAD and design standards.
• Manage and maintain the project documentation such as flat files, reference / stick files, online shared digital files and CAD drawings.
• Champion of the 3D model and coordinate with fellow engineering and architect leads to ensure a layout design that considers all vendor and company disciplines designs.
• Plan, facilitate, and conduct 3D model design reviews.
• Develop piping construction scope of work documents.

Education, Experience and Skills

• Associate Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent, highly preferred but not required.
• Accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering is highly valued, but not required.
• Experience in at least one of the following Life Science Industries is required: Agro-Industrial, Food & Beverage or Pharmaceutical.
• 10+ years of experience in designing sanitary piping systems, piping designs working with isos, creating engineering and / or construction packages, field sketching, and field visits / assignments.
• Working knowledge of Codes and Standards.
• Revit and MicroStation experience are a plus, but not required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail abilities.
• Strong multitasking and organizational abilities for efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, bend or twist, use repeating motions that may include the wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear.
• Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Should not expect adverse environmental conditions within company offices.
• May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as climbing ladders and/or stairs, extreme heat and/or cold, and/or poor air quality) if or when on-site at a client facility. Noise levels may be moderate to high at various client sites, hearing protection may be required and/or provided. Safety protections provided by the client and/or company are required to be used and followed.
• May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites.
• This position requires the candidate/employee to possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence and auto insurance coverage.

What Middough Offers

• A hybrid work model for work-life flexibility (based on business and client needs)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Travel insurance
• Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Certifications and Registrations (as applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other protected characteristic under protected by federal, state, or local laws. Middough does not support sponsorship for any applicant that requires an employment visa (i.e., H-1B) to work lawfully in the US.