Mechanical Designer

4p-Consulting-Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company Services is seeking a Mechanical Designer to provide 3D piping and equipment designs for retrofit, environmental and new generation projects at the Birmingham site. The role involves producing 2D orthographic and isometric drawings, P&IDs, pipe supports, and 3D models, collaborating with engineers and other disciplines to ensure safe, effective designs.

Candidates should have 10+ years of experience in heavy industrial facilities or power generation, and be proficient with 3D

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in mechanical piping design.

Responsibilities

• Providing 3D Piping/equipment designs for retrofit, environmental and new generation projects.

Skills

3D piping design

2D drafting

P&ID development

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-motivated

Team player

Tools

Plant 3D

Autodesk CAD

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 Vendors