Mechanical & Piping Designer

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham, AL seeks a skilled Mechanical & Piping Designer to support power generation projects. The role involves developing piping designs, creating construction-ready documents, and collaborating across teams. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of experience and familiarity with gas turbines and renewable energy systems. This is a full-time position offering an opportunity to work on impactful projects in energy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.
• Familiarity with gas turbines, BESS, and renewables is essential.
• Strong understanding of piping materials and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop piping designs including P&IDs and General Arrangements.
• Create construction-ready documentation including isometric drawings.
• Support site activities during construction and startup phases.

Skills

Mechanical drafting

Piping design

Collaboration

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Inventor

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Mechanical & Piping Designer at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical & Piping Designer to join our EPC team supporting power generation and distribution projects. This includes work on gas turbines, renewables, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and transmission systems. You will be responsible for executing complete mechanical designs, applying advanced engineering techniques, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-quality, constructible solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Develop piping designs including P&IDs, General Arrangements (GAs), equipment layouts, and inline instrumentation
• Prepare Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and support procurement activities
• Perform field design work to verify existing conditions and coordinate with client personnel
• Create construction-ready documentation including installation drawings, isometric drawings, support details, and bill of materials
• Support site activities during construction and startup phases
• Identify and communicate scope changes and design updates
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure design integration and alignment

What You Bring

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design
• Familiarity with gas turbines, BESS, substations, transmission systems, and renewables
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Inventor, Revit, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong understanding of piping materials, supports, valves, and instrumentation
• Ability to interpret vendor drawings and convert them into construction documents
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with flexibility/stress analysis is preferred
• Ability to work independently and in virtual, cross-functional teams

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods
• Willingness to travel occasionally for field verification and support

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time