Senior Mechanical/Piping 3D Designer

progressivedesign; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Flexible work schedules

Work life balance

Paid overtime

Performance based bonus

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Progressive Design, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer in the Midlothian, Virginia area. This full-time/direct hire role focuses on process piping, equipment layout, HVAC, and related design work within a heavy industrial setting.

The candidate will perform field work, develop bids and schedules with the project manager, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industrial process piping design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Plant 3D or equivalent.
• Ability to perform field measurements in demanding environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design process, service, and utility piping layouts and supports.
• Assist project manager with bids, estimates, scopes of work, and schedules.
• Perform field work and technical research while maintaining documentation.
• Certify accuracy and completeness of deliverables across areas of responsibility.
• Maintain scope, schedule and budget within assigned projects.
• Provide guidance to junior staff on day-to-day tasks.

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Job description

Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking an entrepreneurial spirited SeniorMechanical Designer. This is a full time/direct hire position. The position ideally will be located in Midlothian, Virginia (Richmond, VA area).

Key Requirements:

• Experience in 3D design software, preferably Plant 3D
• Experience performing field work
• Knowledge of heavy industrial process piping design

General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing design duties on assigned projects involving process, service and utility piping, supports, HVAC, equipment layout, and other mechanically related design.
• Assist project manager in developing bids, proposals, estimates, scopes of work, schedules, material lists, design concepts, design drawings, correspondence, scope change submittals, and other project documentation per customer and corporate guidelines
• Perform field work and technical research
• Maintain project files and documentation
• Certify accuracy and completeness of all deliverable products and services in assigned areas of responsibility
• Maintain scope, schedule and budget in assigned areas of responsibility
• Provide guidance and assistance to subordinate staff members on day-to-day matters

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Knowledge of heavy industrial process piping design, experience in an industrial chemical processing environment is a plus
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Plant 3D or similar software
• Working knowledge of incorporating safety, maintainability, constructability, and operational requirements into the design process
• Knowledge of pipe, pipe fittings, valves, piping supports, and insulation used in various industrial applications
• Experience in equipment layout
• Working knowledge in obtaining detailed field dimensions in heavy industrial environments
• Ability to successfully handle multiple projects
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be results oriented
• Must be a team player
• Must possess uncompromised commitment to quality
• Must be US citizen, Have a Valid Driver's License, Pass a Drug Test & Background Check

Benefits:

• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Work life balance
• Paid overtime
• Performance based bonus
• 401K match
• Tuition reimbursement

The salary range for this position is $80k-$120k to include mid and senior level with a 10% discretionary bonus target.

Company Overview:

We hire the best in Engineering & Design! Hands-on experience, years of industry knowledge, continuous training, and commitment to excellence are some of the attributes that make Progressive Design’s professional staff the best at what we do. The company has experienced consistent growth and on-going success from hiring the right people that focus on client success, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate the highest integrity.

Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert’s daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business.

Our team’s knowledge and hands-on experience can take projects from concept to startup. As a full service, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates.

We serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.