Mechanical Designer P&ID Specialist

vTech Solution; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The vTech Solution in Rincon, GA is seeking a Mechanical Designer specialized in P&ID development with 5 to 10 years of experience to support industrial process safety and efficiency. You will create, update, and maintain P&IDs, collaborating with engineering teams to meet specifications and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include detailed P&ID layouts in AutoCAD, documentation of equipment and instrumentation, and field walkdowns as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5 to 10 years of mechanical design experience focused on P&ID development for industrial processes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and P&ID software tools.
• Strong knowledge of industrial processes, equipment, instrumentation, and safety regulations.
• Experience with P&ID development and modification.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Create and update P&IDs using AutoCAD to represent piping, equipment, and instrumentation layouts.
• Collaborate with mechanical and process engineers to understand design requirements and ensure P&IDs meet specifications.
• Generate detailed documentation including equipment symbols, instrument details, piping layouts, control loops, and asset naming/numbering.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and project-specific requirements.
• Assist in selecting appropriate piping materials, valves, instruments, and components based on design needs.
• Manage changes to P&IDs by documenting revisions and communicating updates to stakeholders.
• Review and validate P&IDs for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project goals and safety guidelines.

Skills

P&ID design

P&ID software

Industrial processes

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Communication

P&ID knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

P&ID software tools

Job description

Job Summary:

A Mechanical Designer specializing as a P&ID Developer with 5 to 10 years of experience responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to support the safe and efficient operation of industrial processes. This role involves close collaboration with engineering teams to ensure designs meet specifications and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

• Create and update P&IDs using industry-standard software such as AutoCAD to represent piping, equipment, and instrumentation layouts.
• Collaborate with mechanical and process engineers to understand design requirements and ensure P&IDs meet specifications.
• Generate detailed documentation including equipment symbols, instrument details, piping layouts, control loops, and asset naming/numbering.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and project-specific requirements.
• Assist in selecting appropriate piping materials, valves, instruments, and components based on design needs.
• Manage changes to P&IDs by documenting revisions and communicating updates to stakeholders.
• Review and validate P&IDs for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project goals and safety guidelines.
• Create as-built P&IDs reflecting actual system configurations after construction or modifications, including field walkdowns for quality control.
• Communicate design concepts and modifications clearly to team members and stakeholders.
• Provide training and support to junior team members and drafters in P&ID development.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical design, or related field.
• 5 to 10 years of mechanical design experience focused on P&ID development for industrial processes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and P&ID software tools.
• Strong knowledge of industrial processes, equipment, instrumentation, and safety regulations.
• Experience with P&ID development and modification.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality P&IDs.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience working in high-paced team environments.
• Previous involvement in fieldwork and onsite project support.
• Training or mentoring experience for less experienced designers or drafters.

Special Considerations:

• Must be able to work onsite and perform field walkdowns as required.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-paced team environment.

Scheduling:

• Full-time position with potential onsite and field work as needed.