Piping Designer

Globalpundits, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in South Carolina seeks a Senior Piping Designer to deliver technical design solutions. The position requires an associate degree and a minimum of ten years of relevant experience. The role involves preparing complex piping designs and coordinating with project teams and vendors. Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation and Intergraph Smart3D is essential, along with strong communication skills. Candidates should have experience in EPC services within various industries, including nuclear facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of work-related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Experience providing EPC services on industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and check designs of intermediate complexity.
• Coordinate technical issues with project management and vendors.
• Produce and check complex piping drawings.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Intermediate computer skills

3D modeling proficiency

Knowledge of discipline codes

Education

Associate degree in related technical field

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Intergraph Smart3D

Job description

Senior Piping Designer

Job Description: The purpose of this position is to provide essential technical knowledge and perform design work as described below. This position serves as a staff designer performing assignments of intermediate complexity.

• Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Design Supervisor, prepare and check designs of intermediate complexity utilizing 3D modeling and 2D computer‑aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools.
• Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients.
• Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures.
• Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines.
• Perform bulk material take‑off analysis and tabulations.
• Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting, including review of vendor submittals.
• Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration, including response to construction requests‑for‑information and field changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Job Requirements

• Associate degree in related technical field of study and minimum ten (10) years of work‑related experience.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Job‑related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
• Knowledge of discipline codes and standards.
• Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time‑conscious and time‑effective manner.
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e‑mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs.
• Experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on industrial projects.
• Proficiency executing engineering projects utilizing 3D modeling and 2D CADD automation tools in a multi‑discipline environment.

Discipline Specific Job Requirements

• Read, interpret, and generate design drawings with minimal input from a member of the engineering staff.
• Prepare 3D layouts and/or schematics for conceptual and detailed designs of advanced complexity.
• Background and experience must include drafting/designer experience in engineering fields such as piping, electrical, mechanical, structural, communications, architectural, fire protection or civil.
• Proficiency in computer‑aided design utilizing Bentley MicroStation with demonstrated experience to originate and produce drawings with minimum supervision required.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling using Intergraph Smart3D (S3D) with minimum 3 years of experience.
• Perform 3D piping layout and equipment modeling of moderate to advanced complexity.
• Produces and checks complex piping drawings including plot plans, piping plans, isometrics and sketches.
• Provide assistance to construction and pipe fabrication personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA‑1.
• Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials.
• Practical field experience.

EPC project experience for the following industries

• U.S. Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency
• Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program
• Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology

Advanced Knowledge of

• Intergraph SmartPlant Review software
• Piping design requirements (equipment arrangement, piping layout, stress requirements, and material requirements)
• Working knowledge of and ability to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID), update master P&ID and pipe line list.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Engineering Services, Design Services, and Oil and Gas