Packaged Pump Systems Designer (SolidWorks)

Faremouth & Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Faremouth & Company seeks a hands-on Designer/Engineer to create custom packaged pump stations, modular pump houses, and booster/fire pump systems. You will work on real equipment, build 3D models in SolidWorks, and translate P&IDs into manufacturable layouts.

Responsibilities include piping layout, integration of pumps and controls, and producing fabrication drawings. You’ll collaborate on shopfloor issues and drive CAD automation improvements while ensuring robust, detail-oriented designs.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of fabrication methods (welding, machining, assembly).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design custom packaged pump stations and modular pump houses.
• Develop detailed 3D models and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Turn P&IDs, specifications, and equipment submittals into complete mechanical and piping layouts.
• Route suction and discharge piping while considering system requirements, fabrication, maintenance access, and equipment clearances.
• Integrate pumps, motors, valves, piping, instrumentation, HVAC, electrical panels, and controls into complete packaged systems.
• Create fabrication, assembly, and piping drawings for manufacturing.
• Design pipe supports, equipment supports, brackets, and fabricated components.
• Review vendor drawings and equipment submittals.
• Develop accurate bills of materials.
• Identify design conflicts before they reach production.
• Work directly with fabrication and assembly personnel to solve real-world design and manufacturing issues.
• Update designs based on approved shop changes and manufacturing feedback.
• Help improve standard designs, CAD libraries, and SolidWorks iLogic automation.

Skills

SolidWorks

P&ID reading

3D modeling

Fabrication knowledge

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Faremouth & Company seeks a hands-on Designer/Engineer to create custom packaged pump stations, modular pump houses, and booster/fire pump systems. You will work on real equipment, build 3D models in SolidWorks, and translate P&IDs into manufacturable layouts.

Responsibilities include piping layout, integration of pumps and controls, and producing fabrication drawings. You’ll collaborate on shopfloor issues and drive CAD automation improvements while ensuring robust, detail-oriented designs.