Piping Checker

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Personal paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is looking for a Mechanical/Piping Design Engineer in Kingsport, TN. This role involves performing designs for mechanical/piping assignments and providing guidance to less experienced personnel. Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree and over 4 years of industry experience.

We offer a collaborative work culture, focusing on trust and integrity, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and provide technical guidance.
• Strong understanding of good design practices for piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete designs of mechanical/piping assignments.
• Assist in the design of larger, complex projects.
• Coordinate work activities with other staff members.

Skills

Knowledge and application of piping materials

Design of moderately complex piping systems

Knowledge of manual valve sizing

Strong understanding of ASME B31.1 and B31.3

Good communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting

Tools

Microstation

E3D Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete designs of mechanical/piping assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This level is expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex mechanical/piping assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision.

Primary Responsibilities Will Include But Not Be Limited To

• Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
• On-site assistance during startup.
• Providing technical guidance to less experienced drafting personnel in the department.
• Coordinating work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.
• Complete understanding of the skills and experience required to perform design functions.
• A working knowledge of piping fabrication and inspection methods.
• Mentoring colleagues.
• Participating in squad checks to insure coordination between the design disciplines.
• Delegating work to designers in proportion to their technical skills and experience, then following up for support to ensure efficient progress and quality.
• Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines in proportion to their technical skills and experience, then following up for support to ensure efficient progress and quality.

Ideal Background

Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.

Certification: Certification is not required at this level.

Experience: This position requires 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge and application of piping materials.
• Design of moderately complex process and utility piping systems, especially those systems unique to the industry being served.
• Knowledge and application of piping supports and restraints.
• Strong understanding of ASME B31.1 and B31.3.
• Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application.
• Knowledge of good design practices for sizing all piping systems.
• Selecting piping specialty items given the design criteria.
• Drafting of P&ID’s and GA’s.
• Design of piping limited specific equipment and inline instrumentation arrangements such as pump suctions and discharges, tanks, control valve stations, etc.
• Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
• Ability to create accurate mechanical/piping installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
• Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all mechanical/piping deliverables.
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to develop mechanical/piping installation specifications with engineering review and approval.
• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Working knowledge of 2D, Microstation and 3D using E3D Software.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed and able to provide interoffice execution support with general supervision. Interoffice execution leadership is evident.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.