Mechanical Piping Design Technologist

Stantec; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Mechanical Piping Design Technologist to join our water projects team in Lexington, KY. You will contribute to the 3D layout and design of piping and instrumentation systems, ensuring models align with codes and engineering standards.

Your role involves coordinating 3D content with Navisworks and Revit, reviewing third-party drawings, and delivering integrated models on schedule. The position emphasizes collaboration across trades and on-site learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in Mechanical Piping Design.
• Experience with 3D modeling using CAD-based software, AutoCAD Plant 3D (or similar).
• Understanding of codes, standards, design guidelines, and process mechanical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform 3D layout and design of piping and instrumentation drawings using AutoCAD Plant 3D.
• Create 2D piping & instrumentation drawings (P&ID) with Plant 3D P&ID tools.
• Coordinate 3D content with Navisworks and Revit; review third-party drawings.
• Generate pipe spool or isometric drawings from the 3D model.
• Collaborate with architectural, mechanical, civil, electrical, and structural teams.

Skills

AutoCAD Plant 3D

P&ID design

3D piping layout

Coordination

Communication

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Forma/ACC/Forma

Job description

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

As a Mechanical Piping Design Technologist, you will work with minimal guidance and direction on tasks for smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Senior Designer. You will participate in the design and layout of piping and pumping systems for our water projects, while understanding how your design is governed by applicable codes and engineering standards.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform 3D layout and design of piping and instrumentation drawings utilizing AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Perform 2D layout and design of piping & instrumentation drawings (P&IDs) utilizing AutoCAD Plant 3D P&ID software
• Integrate and clash coordinate between 3D content created in AutoCAD and Revit within Navisworks software
• Review third-party drawings to determine specific design details required to complete the 3D design
• Performs basic calculations to analyze and design individual piping system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software
• Generate and review pipe spool or pipe isometric drawings from the 3D model
• Work with other trades such as architectural, building mechanical, civil, electrical, and structural to deliver a coordinated and engineered 3D model to our clients
• Conduct basic interpretations of drawings, codes, and other similar materials that are relevant to the equipment and piping design
• Serve as a Designer in the process mechanical field of water treatment, utilizing knowledge and experience of piping, pipe routing, and equipment layout and access to build and coordinate 3D models with a team of designers
• Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule
• Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity where relevant to the 3D equipment and piping design
• Work on multiple projects
• Work on project sites to gain experience with built systems and coordinate the 3D design with the real world
• Utilize information captured within point clouds to inform the 3D design
• Participate and collaborate in a project team setting and engage in creative and critical thought
• Perform other duties as assigned by the senior designer staff

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Advanced understanding of AutoCAD and proficiency in using it as a drafting/design tool.
• Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of relevant codes, standards, design guidelines, association manuals of practice, and applicable energy codes.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of process mechanical systems, hydraulics, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Strong presentation and interview skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work for multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to take direction, follow process and accept feedback and suggestions from Senior Designers and Engineers.
• General understanding of hydraulics and how piping systems affect fluid flow.
• Understanding of interfacing with point clouds and use of point cloud software, such as Cintoo or Recap for point cloud hosting preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of how Revit and Bentley products interact with and contribute 3D content to AutoCAD designs preferred, but not required.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in Mechanical Piping Design.
• Experience with 3D modeling using CAD based software, AutoCAD Plant 3D (or similar AutoCAD based piping and equipment program), Navisworks, BIM360/ACC/Forma (Autodesk Construction Cloud).
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including excel and SharePoint
• An associate’s degree or technical certification in a related program is considered preferred.
• Understanding of Process Mechanical concepts such as equipment, piping, pumps, industrial settings, chemical processing, etc. preferred.
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
• Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
• This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
• Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | KY | Lexington

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.