Mechanical Designer

4pconsultinginc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company Services is seeking a Mechanical Designer specialized in piping for Birmingham, AL area. The role focuses on 3D piping/equipment designs for retrofit, environmental and new generation projects, delivering 2D drawings, P&IDs and 3D models.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in mechanical piping, proficient with 3D modeling tools (Autodesk Plant 3D preferred) and can lead multi-discipline teams while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards throughout the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical piping design experience.
• Experience with retrofit and new generation projects.
• Proficient in 3D piping design and P&ID creation.
• Familiar with applicable codes and standards.
• Ability to lead multi-discipline teams.
• Field data collection for deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Providing 3D Piping/equipment designs for retrofit, environmental and new generation projects.
• Producing 2D orthographic and isometric drawings, P&IDs, pipe support designs and 3D models.
• Working with engineers and other designers of various disciplines to ensure safe, effective and efficient designs.
• Knowing applicable codes and standards and applying them in work situations.
• Gathering field data to support development of deliverables.
• Preparing material take-offs, sizing and selection of piping components.
• Leading multi-discipline technical teams on a project and review and development of general arrangements.

Skills

3D piping design

P&ID drafting

Isometric drawings

2D orthographic drawings

Pipe support design

Field data collection

Component sizing

Multi-discipline leadership

Code compliance knowledge

Autodesk Plant 3D

10+ years experience

Tools

Autodesk Plant 3D

3D modeling tools

Job description

Client: Southern Company Services

Title: Mechanical Designer

Location: 3535 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243

Duration: 1 year

Job Overview & Requirements

• Position Requirement: The Mechanical Designer-Piping SR 3 position requires 10+ years of related experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 3D Piping/equipment designs for retrofit, environmental and new generation projects.
• Producing 2D orthographic and isometric drawings, P&IDs, pipe support designs and 3D models.
• Working with engineers and other designers of various disciplines to ensure safe, effective and efficient designs.
• Knowing applicable codes and standards and applying them in work situations.
• Gathering field data to support development of deliverables.
• Preparing material take-offs, sizing and selection of piping components.
• Leading multi-discipline technical teams on a project and review and development of general arrangements.

Skillsets and Expertise Required

• Intermediate design experience in mechanical piping systems and design related to the new construction and / or retrofit of power generation facilities (or other similar heavy industrial facilities).
• Proficient in using 3D modeling tools for piping system layout and designs.
• Autodesk Plant 3D design tool experience is highly desired.
• Experience in production of 2D orthographic and isometric drawings, P&ID's, pipe supports and 3D piping and equipment models.
• Experience checking design drawings and documents.
• Experience preparing material take-offs.
• Demonstrated technical background in basic piping construction techniques, practices and concepts.
• Pipe/material selection and valve selection knowledge.
• Highly efficient in multi-concurrent large projects.
• Able to work with minimal instruction and guidance.
• Self-motivated and a good team player.
• Good organizational skills.
• Experience with construction support.
• Experience with reviewing and developing general arrangements.
• The ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or