Process Piping Designer

WSP in the U.S.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 115,100 - 205,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Process Piping Designer in Greenville, SC with remote locations considered in NJ, KS, TX, GA, ID. Join our Power Generation team to develop piping models, equipment layouts, and field verification across sites, combining CAD expertise with QA/QC practices for complex projects.

Responsibilities include leading drafting tasks, coordinating with engineers, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring adherence to codes and project standards. Travel may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-education experience in design/drafting with CAD software.
• Experience with public and private sector projects.
• Ability to lead and review technical computations and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop process piping models and equipment arrangements with QA deliverables.
• Use CAD software and resolve design discrepancies with engineers.
• Coordinate with clients, regulators, and staff to ensure compliance.
• Provide guidance and training to draft/design staff.
• Advise on progress, schedule, and project scope.

Skills

Team leadership

QA/QC

Technical writing

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 10+ years experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Hexagon CADWorx

Hexagon SmartPlant

Navisworks

Job description

Job Description

This Opportunity
As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.

With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In the U.S, WSP was recognized onTIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list.

As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Process Piping Designer to join our team in Greenville, SC. The following locations will also be considered: Mt Laurel, NJ, Oradell, NJ, Overland Park, KS, Boise, ID, Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power Generation Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Working in a team environment with minimal direction to develop process piping models, equipment arrangements, field verification responsibilities on established sites and sites in construction, and QA responsibilities of process piping design deliverables.
• Knowledge of process piping design, standards and specifications.
• Use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and work closely with engineers to resolve design details or discrepancies, and to prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision on projects of moderate- to large-scale, complexity, and/or scope.
• Follows standard practices to provide technical design assistance and guidance that accounts for the proper illustration, fit form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance and quantity calculations, while ensuring the construction and maintainability of designs according to design standard specifications and code requirements.
• Acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only Drafting/Design Support resource on a project or assist in overseeing Drafting/Design Support activities for projects of a moderate/large scope and complexity.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work; occasionally leading tasks and Drafting/Design Support staff on technical assignments.
• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineer.
• Monitor and oversee drafting and design plans to ensure quality control and contract compliance; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
• Apply analytical techniques and software to solve more larger-scale and complex engineering issues on projects, or to modify or redesign existing designs in accordance with project standards and specifications.
• Engage in occasional contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project drafting and design support review.
• May attend pre-construction meetings and answer questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level drafting and design support staff.
• Remain current in latest drafting and design support knowledge, techniques, and practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in closely related discipline or 10+ years of equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in design / drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• High-level experience with both public and private sector work
• 3D modeling design experience using Hexagon CADWorx or Hexagon Smartplant
• Coordination model experience with Navisworks
• Highly proficient expertise with drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
• Highly proficient expertise with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Demonstrated technical competence leading and reviewing technical computations and calculations involving the application of geometry and mathematical concepts, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and work product with a high degree of complexity.
• Strong proficiency coordinating with clients, regulatory and resource agencies, communities, and technical staff required.
• Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Extensive critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from research, data collation, calculations, statistical analysis and identifying the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Essential professional licensure/certification.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Organizational experience with P&IDs, orthographics, isometrics, general arrangements and related detail drawings.
• Power plant / refinery field experience
• SmartPlant3d Administrative Experience
• CADWorx Administrative Experience

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $115,100 - $205,040

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

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