Lead Process Piping Designer

Dennis Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis Group is seeking a highly experienced Process Piping Designer to support food and beverage facility projects. You will design and layout process and utility piping in 2D and 3D, build piping models, and generate drawings used for bidding and construction.

You will work closely with process engineers and other disciplines, travel to client sites (approximately 25% annually), and contribute to CAD standards while coordinating across the project team.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree is required; an engineering field is preferred.
• 12+ years of piping and equipment layout experience in food & beverage facilities or similar.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; 3D experience with CADWorx, Plant3D or similar; Revit piping.
• Familiar with XREFS and basic drawing setup.
• Ability to interpret PIDs and translate into piping layouts.
• Travel to client sites up to 25% annually.
• Experience in Food & Beverage processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Layout 2D and 3D process and utility piping for food & beverage facilities.
• Create and update drawings, PDFs, and 3D models per project needs.
• Coordinate with process engineers, structural, and electrical teams.
• Develop 3D piping models and 3D equipment arrangements.
• Prepare bid drawings and assist field teams with coordination.

Skills

AutoCAD

CADWorx/Plant3D

Revit piping

Navisworks

2D/3D piping

P&ID interpretation

Field coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CADWorx

Plant3D

Revit piping

Navisworks

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 of process and utility equipment, full 3D design of process and utility piping systems per P&IDs and Process Engineer(s) direction, creating piping drawings using the 3D models for bidding and construction purposes, equipment access and support platform design, pipe support systems, and extensive coordination of process piping and process mechanical designs with the entire facility design team. Other responsibilities include, but not be limited to:

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 of process and utility equipment, full 3D design of process and utility piping systems per P&IDs and Process Engineer(s) direction, creating piping drawings using the 3D models for bidding and construction purposes, equipment access and support platform design, pipe support systems, and extensive coordination of process piping and process mechanical designs with the entire facility design team. Other responsibilities include, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Equipment Layout Design – 2D and 3D for food and beverage processing facilities
• Ability to plot drawings and create *.pdf format files
• Develop general 2D & 3D drafting and updating of drawings per “red line” mark‑ups
• Platform Design – Conceptual design for review by Structural Engineer.
• Piping and Instrumentation Drawing – Understanding of and ability to create, must be able to create piping drawings from PIDs and equipment arrangements.
• Gather and organize information for developing design drawings; visit client sites as needed to understand existing equipment arrangements and piping systems.
• Oversee all aspects and details of process and utility piping.
• Perform basic CAD design work
• Communication Skills - Work with the architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and control disciplines in the overall design coordination.
• Prepare general arrangements, plans, elevations, isometrics and details for use in bid packaging and construction.
• Modification of existing equipment layout drawings as directed by PM or Sr Designer
• Coordinate and distribute project workload to team members
• Take vendor information and accurately depict it on PM drawings
• Create multilevel equipment arrangements drawings
• Create 3D equipment arrangement drawings
• Create 3D piping models
• Create “SMART” PIDs
• Create simple AutoCAD based PIDs
• Contributes 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 to create coordinated model)
• 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.
• Researching processing piping design best practices
• Supporting talent growth within our organization

Required Education Skills And Experience

• Associate Degree is required. A bachelor’s degree in an engineering‑related filed is preferred.
• 12+ years of work experience in piping and equipment layout for food and beverage processing facilities or similar production facilities.
• Work experience in AutoCAD
• Work experience in 3D experience 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 a plus
• Travel to client construction sites will be required of this position, not less than 20% 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.