Principal Mechanical and Piping Designer

Worley Group, Inc; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley Group, Inc is seeking a Principal Mechanical and Piping Designer in Reading, Berks County, PA. You will manage project scopes and develop cost estimates to meet client needs while ensuring design compliance and quality delivery.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in piping design within power and industrial facilities, supported by a strong understanding of industry standards and regulations. This role offers opportunities for innovation and teamwork in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of relevant lead piping designer experience.
• Skilled in estimating project costs and writing proposal content.
• Experience in executing projects within existing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop man hour estimates and staffing plans.
• Participate in team design reviews and planning meetings.
• Coordinate the design effort with other engineering disciplines.

Skills

Piping design experience

3D modeling with AVEVA E3D

MS Office skills

Microstation V8i & AutoCAD

Leadership and project execution

Education

2 or 3 year technical diploma with piping design training

Tools

AVEVA E3D

AutoCAD

Microstation V8i

Job description

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose

As a Principal Mechanical and Piping Designer, you will be responsible to have a full understanding of the project's scope, overall schedule, deliverables, milestones, manhour budgets, industry standards, applicable codes, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop man hour estimates.
• Participate in Interactive Planning Meetings to help develop schedules to establish major milestones.
• Develop a staffing plan to satisfy budget and schedule.
• Determine line count and estimated isometric quantities based on P&ID's.
• Be knowledgeable of client procedures, project procedures, and specifications.
• Establish design areas within the unit/areas of responsibility.
• Identify and request information in the form of a 'Needs List' to maintain schedule.
• Monitor and utilize the Master P&ID MOC (Management of Change) log to identify scope change.
• Utilize a 3D model (AVEVA E3D/Navisworks) review software to monitor design quality and progress.
• Review and approve deliverables prior to issue.
• Coordinate the design effort with other engineering and design disciplines.
• Ensure deliverable verification procedures are followed.
• Participate in all design reviews for the project.
• Piping drawing checking and verification experience in the office and in the field is a plus.
• Previous AVEVA 3D experience developing Piping Models, Pipe Supports, Equipment Models, Isometric and Orthographic Drawing extraction is a plus.
• Develop general arrangements of plant facilities, structures and equipment considering safe maintenance and construction while interfacing with all engineering and design disciplines.
• Field design experience with the capability to perform field walk downs using P&ID's, locating tie points dimensionally, and routing pipe through existing facilities. Locate and identify pipe support types. Bring that back to the office for inputting the field data into an AVEVA E3D model.
• Projects may utilize Laser Scanning. Experience using Scans within AVEVA E3D is a plus.
• Experience with executing projects within existing facilities with many obstructions and other design constraints.
• Leading and mentoring project team members from multiple office locations including Global Integrated Delivery (GID) centers.

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements

• Minimum of 8+ years of relevant lead piping designer and layout design experience for power, chemical, and industrial facilities. Has a strong background in discipline work and a competent understanding of regulations, codes, manufacturing standards, and industry standard practices.
• Skilled in estimating project costs and writing proposal content
• MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required
• 2 years 3D model design software experience required using AVEVA E3D
• Experience with the application of Microstation V8i & AutoCAD.

Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required

• 2 or 3 year technical diploma with piping design specific training.

Preferred

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Trained in leadership and project execution.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.