Lead Piping Designer – Mechanical Systems Expert

Hargrove and Associates, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors seeks a seasoned Mechanical/Piping Designer in California. This lead role directs a design team, delivering mechanical and piping deliverables on time and within budget, with minimal supervision.

Requires 15+ years in industrial mechanical/piping drafting, an Associate degree or CAD training, SPED preferred, and expertise in 2D AutoCAD and MicroStation. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD required.
• 15+ years of relevant mechanical/piping drafting and design experience.
• SPED certification preferred.
• Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Ability to lead a small design team and deliver to scope, schedule and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a design team to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Produce mechanical and piping installation specifications for review and approval.
• Coordinate work with staff and other disciplines.
• Develop construction cost estimates and engineering schedules.
• Support startup and on-site commissioning and checks.

Skills

Piping design

Mechanical design

Team leadership

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Project controls

Cost estimation

Drawing reading

Communication

CAD drafting standards

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

Job description

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors seeks a seasoned Mechanical/Piping Designer in California. This lead role directs a design team, delivering mechanical and piping deliverables on time and within budget, with minimal supervision.

Requires 15+ years in industrial mechanical/piping drafting, an Associate degree or CAD training, SPED preferred, and expertise in 2D AutoCAD and MicroStation. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.