Piping Designer 1 - Kiewit OGC Engineering

-; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Entry Level Piping Designer to join their dynamic team in Houston. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to various engineering projects while developing professionally. Candidates will engage in learning and applying industry codes and standards, enhancing their skills through hands-on experience and collaboration with senior professionals. The company prides itself on its commitment to safety and quality, ensuring that employees can grow in a supportive environment. Join a firm where your work positively impacts communities and where you can expand your expertise through continuous training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Top-tier Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Plans

Voluntary Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plans with Matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring an associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Basic AutoCAD skills and understanding of piping layouts are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-routine assignments on time and within budget.
• Learn codes and standards to complete assignments effectively.
• Develop cooperative working relationships across teams.

Skills

Effective Communication

Flexibility in Work Assignments

Basic AutoCAD Skills

Basic Understanding of Piping Layouts

Education

Associate Degree

Design Technical Degree

High School Diploma + 2 Years Experience

Job description

Requisition ID: 175996

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit OGC Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit OGC Engineering is seeking an Entry Level Piping Designer. We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates will be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing OGC district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

1. Gas-fired generation
2. Power delivery
3. Environmental retrofits
4. Renewables and new technology
5. Water/wastewater

Location

This position is based out of Houston, TX. Opportunities for flexible work are available.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-routine assignments of limited scope on time and on budget.
• Expand knowledge through training and work experience.
• Learn codes and standards to complete assignments.
• Utilize codes and standards to complete assignments.
• Perform tasks according to company procedure industry codes and regulations while learning. Seeks out help of others but tries to apply information he receives to become a functional team member.
• Proactive about learning new information and skills.
• Basic understanding of piping layouts and field drawings.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, Design Technical degree, or High School diploma + 2 years' experience as a minimum.
• 0-2 year minimum relevant experience.
• Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing. Present ideas clearly and in professional manner.
• Willing and able to complete an On-Site/Field rotation in first 3 years of employment.
• Develops cooperative working relationships and open communication within and across groups, to work towards solutions that benefit all involved parties. Seeks expertise, advice and perspectives from a variety of sources.
• Consults with senior team members to receive direction for internal customers.
• Basic Auto CAD skills and can pick up marks.
• Able to manage responsibilities and meet deadlines under supervision.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit.

Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.

Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.