Mech/Piping Designer II

Hargrove & Associates Inc.; Decatur, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove & Associates Inc. in Decatur, AL seeks a Mech/Piping Designer II to perform routine design work under close supervision. You will develop piping drawings, assist field teams, and prepare material take-offs using 2D AutoCAD and Microstation.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with attention to drafting standards. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma (Associate degree preferred) and 2+ years of experience in mechanical/piping drafting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant mechanical/piping drafting/design experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and design piping drawings from sketches and engineering data.
• Assist in field design work to verify conditions and communicate with client personnel.
• Prepare material take-offs from piping drawings and update drawings as needed.
• Adhere to department design and CAD drafting standards and assist in project tasks.
• Provide on-site startup support as required.

Skills

Piping drafting

2D AutoCAD

Microstation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD

Tools

2D AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

## Mech/Piping Designer IIApply: Decatur, AL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-001109# What You'll Be Doing**Job Scope:** Generally responsible for performing routine design of less complex design assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This level is expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex mechanical/piping assignments. This work will be performed under close supervision.**Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:*** Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.* Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.* Accomplishing the drafting and design activities in developing piping drawings from sketches and engineering information.* Assisting in accomplishing field design work to ascertain current conditions, locate new systems, communicate with client personnel and assist in construction.* Preparing material take-offs from piping drawings.* Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.* On-site assistance during startup.# Ideal Background**Education:** High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is preferred.**Certification:** Certification is not required at this level.**Experience:** This position requires 2+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Knowledge and application of piping materials in respect to drafting.* Drafting of utility and process piping drawings, P&ID’s and GA’s.* Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.* Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation.* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.* Good communication skills, both verbal and written.* Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop, and providing interoffice execution support under close supervision.**Physical Requirements:*** Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.# Hargrove CultureWe work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.# Equal Opportunity Employment StatementHargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.