Sr Designer Piping

Zachry Group; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Designer for Piping in Corpus Christi, Texas. The ideal candidate will lead design projects, mentor junior staff, and apply advanced engineering principles to develop optimal layouts for various facilities. This role requires extensive experience in petrochemical and power plant construction, along with proficiency in CAD software. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of design experience in petrochemical or power plant projects.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD software and stress analysis principles.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex piping designs and equipment layouts.
• Mentor junior designers and manage project execution.

Skills

Thermal Expansion

Stress Analysis

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CAD Worx

Navisworks

E3D

Laser Scans

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Job Description

Job Description

Zachry Engineering is looking to hire a Senior Designer for Piping in Corpus Christi, Texas. The ideal candidate will have a background in leading a team of engineering employees for various projects and have advanced proficiency using Laser Scans, CAD Worx, E3D, and Navisworks, 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced knowledge of thermal expansion, stress analysis principles, and equipment/instrumentation to develop optimal layouts.
• Design for both greenfield and brownfield facilities, considering equipment spacing, operational needs, and maintenance access.
• Execute complex piping designs and equipment layouts in accordance with industry’s best practices.
• Contribute to proposal development by reviewing RFQs and generating comprehensive work estimates and execution strategies.
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of instrument design and installation requirements.
• Serve as a qualified checker for complex jobs, leveraging extensive field constructability and fabrication knowledge.
• Incorporate equipment and instrument maintenance zones and pull requirements into designs.
• Develop detailed line study layouts to guide subsequent piping design.
• Audit and validate the quality and workflow of other design team members.
• Establish initial physical design requirements in collaboration with supervisors and engineers.
• Check and verify discipline designs, functioning as a certified checker for medium to high-complexity projects.
• Develop comprehensive execution plans for projects.
• Coordinate and manage projects involving workshare arrangements.
• Apply advanced understanding of structural design and its impact on layouts and pipe support loads.
• Mentor junior designers and drafters, fostering their professional growth.
• Serve as a technical expert for team and design reviews.
• Perform other assigned duties.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or associate’s degree with drafting coursework; bachelor’s degree preferred with relevant design experience.
• Minimum 12 years of in-depth design experience within petrochemical, refining, pharmaceutical, or power plant construction projects.
• Advance proficiency working with Cad Worx, Navisworks, E3D, Bluebeam, Laser Scans (Aveva Point Cloud Manager and Recap).
• Understanding of advanced thermal expansion and basic dynamic Stress analysis principles.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Front-End Loading (FEL) / Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) project execution, including stage-gate processes and the evolving deliverables and milestones from early FEL/FEED through detailed design.
• Advanced knowledge of expansion joint design and the characteristics of different types.
• Familiarity with common non-standard and specialty piping components.
• Proficient in developing cost estimates (e.g., using Icarus) within the FEL/FEED framework.
• Advanced understanding of project planning and forecasting, with some exposure to earned value management.
• Proven expertise in advanced equipment layout, including the ability to mentor junior designers and drafters on equipment placement, elevations, and access considerations.
• Advanced proficiency in identifying project changes and a foundational understanding of change management processes, with the ability to communicate these to Project Leads.
• Comprehensive knowledge of schedule development, including predecessor/successor relationships and supporting resource loading.
• Strong understanding of spring supports, their functionality, and the distinctions between various engineered support types.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Construction Support, Mechanical Completion, and Plant Startup and Commissioning.
• Significant experience providing on-site project support.
• Proven track record of supporting large greenfield and brownfield project execution.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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