Sr. Designer - Mechanical/Piping

Larson Design Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Telecommuting

Job summary

Larson Design Group is seeking a Designer - Mechanical/Piping to apply advanced engineering principles for design computations and detailed plans. You will work with a lead engineer to ensure quality piping and mechanical layouts across projects.

The role offers a hybrid/telecommuting option with opportunities to advance your expertise in AutoCAD Plant 3D and Revit, while collaborating with a team that values ownership culture as a 100% employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of job-related experience.
• Trade experience as a plumber, pipefitter, or mechanic is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform piping and hanger design, process piping, archive diving, and industrial equipment layout.
• Route pipe with relative ease and handle related field assignments.
• Review work/shop drawings and contractor submissions for accuracy and compliance; perform backchecks.
• Write specifications, review submittals, and coordinate project submissions; prepare service and capital cost estimates.
• Coordinate preparation of multi-discipline drawing sets with technical, administrative, and design staff.
• Promote QA/QC processes to improve deliverables and reduce errors.
• Research, interpret, and apply design standards, codes, and permit requirements.
• Lead development and maintenance of AutoCAD Plant 3D models for complex projects.

Skills

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Revit

P&IDs

3D piping modeling

MS Office

Education

Technical degree (associates or bachelor's)

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Revit

Job description

About Us

At Larson Design Group (LDG), we're more than an award-winning Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting firm; we're a team of passionate professionals united by a bold purpose: creatively shaping our world. From designing innovative solutions to building stronger communities, we approach every project with vision, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.
As a 100% employee-owned company, every success we achieve belongs to all of us. That ownership mindset drives our decisions, inspires creativity, and fosters a culture where your voice matters. At LDG, you'll find a dynamic, people-focused environment where we work hard, share knowledge, and celebrate wins together. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensure, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) all designed to support your growth, both professionally and personally.

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Designer - Mechanical/Piping applies intermediate to advanced engineering principles to complete design computations, prepare technical reports, and develop design plans and details. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, making significant project decisions within their expertise and with managerial approval as needed. Primary focus is to perform mechanical/piping system design work under the direction of the lead engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently perform piping and hanger design, process piping, archive diving, and industrial equipment layout.
• Route pipe with relative ease and handle related field assignments.
• Reviews and verifies work/shop drawings and contractor submissions for accuracy, corrects errors, compliance, and performs backchecks.
• Writes specifications, reviews submittals, and coordinates project submissions. Prepare service estimates for design/drafting and capital cost estimates for piping and mechanical equipment.
• Coordinates the preparation of advanced multi-discipline drawing sets, collaborating with technical, administrative, and design staff.
• Promotes and applies quality assurance and quality control processes to improve deliverables and minimize design errors and omissions.
• Researches, interprets, and applies design standards, regulations, code compliance, and permit requirements to projects.
• Lead development and maintenance of multi-discipline AutoCAD Plant 3D modeling efforts for complex industrial/biogas projects.
• Performs and assists with design calculations, quantity takeoffs, technical specifications, and cost estimates.

Education and Experience

• Education: Associates or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of ten (8) years' job-related experience.
• Some trade experience as a plumber, pipefitter, or mechanic is desirable.
• Licensure/Certification: n/a

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the field.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Plant 3D and Revit
• Understand 3-D modeling of piping, equipment and surrounding structures.
• Ability to develop P&IDs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.
• Office Environment with occasional project field visits. Hybrid/Telecommuting option available. Work beyond core hours and weekend commitments as needed. The employee is not likely to be exposed to extreme weather conditions.

EEO Statement

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affi­