Piping Designer

Hargrove and Associates, Inc; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove and Associates, Inc is seeking a skilled Piping Designer in Freeport, TX. The role involves complex mechanical/piping design tasks with a focus on creating effective and accurate installation documentation. Ideal candidates will hold an associate degree and have over 10 years of relevant experience in the industry, proficient in software such as AutoCAD and S3D. Join a company that values flexibility, work-life balance, and offers comprehensive benefits in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays

401(k)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.
• Ability to create accurate piping installation documents from vendor equipment drawings.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications, and design criteria.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and drafting of moderately complex piping drawings.
• Perform field design work to ascertain current conditions.
• Prepare material take-offs from piping drawings.

Skills

Knowledge of piping materials

Design of process piping systems

Drafting of P&ID’s

Flexibility analysis of piping system

Good communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

S3D

Microstation

Job description

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.

Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: The Piping Designer is 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 in Freeport, TX.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.

Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.

Developing the design and drafting of moderately complex piping drawings given basic information such as P&ID’s, GA’s, piping specifications, equipment drawings, etc.

Performing field design work to ascertain current conditions, locate new systems, communicate with client personnel and assist in construction

Preparing material take-offs from piping drawings

Planning and managing your site design activities for optimum results.

Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.

Ideal Background

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

Experience: Requires 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge and application of piping materials.

Design of less complex process and utility piping systems.

Knowledge and application of piping supports and restraints.

Flexibility analysis of piping system.

Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application

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.

Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.

Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD, S3D, and Microstation.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Virtual team skills

Physical Requirements:

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

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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.