Lead Piping Designer

Middough Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Lead Piping Designer, where you will take charge of technical designs and lead a talented team in executing piping tasks for multi-discipline projects. This role emphasizes collaboration and communication, allowing you to work closely with various departments and clients to ensure that all designs meet industry standards. With a commitment to professional growth, this innovative company offers a hybrid work model and a range of benefits to support your career development. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in the engineering field while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in designing piping systems and plant layout.
• Strong knowledge of Codes and Standards relevant to piping design.
• Experience with isometrics and creating engineering packages.

Responsibilities

• Establish designs consistent with piping good practices and client specifications.
• Generate design and detail drawings, including orthographic plans and isometrics.
• Communicate effectively across multiple departments and project clients.

Skills

Piping Design

Technical Leadership

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Multitasking

Education

Associate Degree in Technical Discipline

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Plant3D

CADWorx

Revit

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Piping Designer 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. You will work closely with the Piping Department Manager to plan and execute piping work on projects and to utilize shared resources effectively. This 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 include, but are not limited to:

1. Establish designs consistent with piping good practices, client requirements / specifications and conformance to Codes & Standards.
2. 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.
3. Generate design and detail drawings including orthographic plans / sections and isometrics to support Discipline Leads.
4. Generate pipe support details.
5. Revise and maintain Piping Line Lists and P&ID's, equipment drawings and models, and project Navisworks models.
6. Generate piping and equipment models using Autodesk Plant3D and CADWorx for assigned projects.
7. Communicate effectively across multiple departments, project clients and suppliers to obtain project related information.
8. Drive the implementation of piping specifications related to the project or client and contribute to finalizing project CAD and design standards.
9. Manage and maintain project documentation such as flat files, reference / stick files, online shared digital files and CAD drawings.
10. Champion the 3D model and coordinate with fellow engineering and architect leads to ensure a layout design that considers all vendor and company disciplines' designs.
11. Plan, facilitate, and conduct 3D model design reviews.
12. Develop piping construction scope of work documents.

Education, Experience and Skills

The successful candidate will possess the following:

1. Associate Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent, highly preferred but not required.
2. Accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering is highly valued, but not required.
3. 10+ years of experience in designing piping systems and plant layout in a refinery or petrochemical setting, including working with isometrics, creating engineering and/or construction packages, field sketching, and field visits/assignments.
4. Working knowledge of Codes and Standards.
5. Revit and MicroStation experience are a plus, but not required.
6. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
7. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail abilities.
8. Strong multitasking and organizational abilities for efficiency.
9. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

While performing duties of this position, the candidate will:

1. Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
2. Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, twist/bend, use repeating motions, and communicate verbally and non-verbally.
3. Use up-close and distance vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
4. May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions at client sites, including noise, extreme temperatures, and poor air quality, with safety protections provided and required.
5. May require occasional travel to other company locations or client sites, with a valid driver's license and auto insurance required.

About Middough

Middough Inc., founded in 1950, is a leading professional engineering, architecture, and project solutions company serving Fortune 500 clients across various industries. Our diverse team is our greatest asset, and we offer interesting projects, development opportunities, and a commitment to excellence, safety, and professional growth.

What Middough Offers

We promote a growth and learning culture with tools like our Learning Management System and Middough Learning Center. Our benefits include:

• Hybrid work model for flexibility
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Travel Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Flexible Start Times
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Certifications and Registrations
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employment

Middough is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not support sponsorship for employment visas requiring H-1B or similar visas.