Senior Mechanical/Piping 3D Designer

Progressive Design, Inc.; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; 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 an entrepreneurial spirited Senior Mechanical Designer for a full-time, direct-hire opportunity with flexible work options for onsite, hybrid, or remote candidates.

The role requires experience in 3D design software (preferably Plant 3D), field work, and knowledge of heavy industrial process piping design. You will perform design duties on projects, assist in bids and documentation, conduct field work, and ensure quality across deliverables.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of heavy industrial process piping design; experience in an industrial chemical processing environment is a plus.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Perform design duties on 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

Skills

Field work experience

Heavy industrial piping design

Team player

Quality-focused

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Plant 3D

Job description

Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking an entrepreneurial spirited SeniorMechanical Designer. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity with flexible work options for onsite, hybrid, or remote candidates.

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:

We offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including: Health Care Benefits, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Flexible work schedules, Work life balance, Paid overtime, Performance based bonus, 401K match and Tuition reimbursement. The good-faith compensation hourly range for this role is expected to be $40/hr - $65/hr based on the role, market, internal equity, and candidate qualifications. Position also has 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.