Senior Piping & Mechanical Design Lead

Cornerstone Energy Services Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Designer II to develop complex 2D/3D designs for energy infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with engineers and disciplines, producing 3D models of sites, facilities, pipelines, supports and foundations, and applying CADWorx and AutoCAD standards.

You will mentor junior designers, help define drafting standards, and coordinate with project teams to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining quality and adherence to industry standards.

Qualifications

• Expert skills using AutoCAD and Autodesk family of products for 3D modeling and drafting.
• Expert skills using CADWorx (Plant, P&ID, Spec Editor, and Isogen).
• Experience with other 3D software such as Revit is a plus.
• Expert knowledge in the field of energy infrastructure design.
• Expert knowledge in plant layout, piping, and support and hanger design.
• Ability to make decisions and find alternative solutions to problems.
• Ability to provide clear & concise direction to assigned staff.
• Ability to communicate within a dynamic design team, often with contacts external to home office location.
• Ability to solve complex problems and strive for innovative approaches to the design maturity process.
• Ability to establish & maintain standards, processes & systems within a design team.
• Capacity to conduct and participate in meetings with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other designers, engineers and disciplines in development of process and site design.
• Produce complex 3D designs and models of sites, facilities, pipelines, supports, foundations & other required elements of energy infrastructure systems.
• Read, interpret & apply engineering terminology & symbols.
• Work with the D&D Coordinator to develop design and drafting standards and procedures, and recommend updates to those policies and procedures as needed.
• Strive for continuous improvement.
• Train, coach, or mentor Mechanical Designers as appropriate.
• Work with the Drafting & Design (D&D) Coordinator to research and coordinate external training as needed for the Mechanical Design team.
• Work with the D&D Coordinator to ensure that each mechanical project is assigned to appropriate staff.
• Provide leadership to design and drafting staff on assigned projects.
• May supervise other Mechanical Designers or Drafters.
• Review the work of other Mechanical Designers and/or Drafters for accuracy and adherence to company, client and industry standards.
• Review work in progress or deliverables received from clients, outside consultants or vendors.
• Work with the D&D Coordinator to ensure that the company is current on the latest industry technology and using the best tools available for each application. Make recommendations for updates or upgrades as applicable.
• Under direction from the Project Manager or Lead Engineers, may be requested to communicate and/or coordinate with clients to resolve project questions such design requirements and standards.
• Work with the D&D Coordinator and Human Resources Coordinator to hire new design talent and assist with performance reviews with existing employees.
• Provide input on new project proposals and estimates as requested.
• Review changes to design and scope, requests for extra work and any factors which may impact manpower requirements within the Mechanical Design Team.
• Report escalation of any project or personnel issues to the Principals or Human Resources as necessary.
• Prepare documents or reports as requested by the Principals or Project Management team.
• Assist engineering and project management as needed with researching product specifications, contacting vendors, and/or other support functions.
• Has the ability to perform all responsibilities identified in the Designer II job description.
• Travel to field project locations with other designers or engineers to make field sketches, take dimensions, as-built assemblies, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Communicate effectively and provide regular status updates. Keep drawing lists and Teams tasks up to date.
• Strive continually to complete all assigned tasks on time & within allocated budget.

Skills

AutoCAD

CADWorx

Revit

Energy infrastructure design

Plant layout

Piping and fittings

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in related field

Tools

CADWorx Plant

CADWorx P&ID

Isogen

Revit

Job description

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Designer II to develop complex 2D/3D designs for energy infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with engineers and disciplines, producing 3D models of sites, facilities, pipelines, supports and foundations, and applying CADWorx and AutoCAD standards.

You will mentor junior designers, help define drafting standards, and coordinate with project teams to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining quality and adherence to industry standards.