Sr Mechanical Designer - Piping

Apex Systems; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex seeks a Senior Mechanical Designer specializing in piping. The role blends in-office and remote work, with travel to plant sites as needed.

You will deliver 3D piping and equipment designs for retrofit and new-generation projects in heavy industrial settings, collaborating with engineers and vendors to meet standards and schedules. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mechanical piping design, strong 3D/2D drafting capabilities, and experience with field data and construction

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related design experience in mechanical piping systems for heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience with field data gathering and construction support.
• Experience with power generation facilities or retrofit projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3D piping and equipment designs for projects.
• Produce 2D orthographic and isometric drawings, P&IDs, and pipe supports.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers from multiple disciplines to ensure safe designs.
• Apply knowledge of applicable codes and standards to work situations.
• Gather field data to support deliverables.
• Prepare material take-offs and assist in piping component selection.
• Lead multi-discipline technical teams on projects.
• Review and develop general arrangements.
• Provide construction support as needed.

Skills

3D piping design

2D drawings

Isometric drawings

P&IDs

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Tools

Autodesk Plant 3D

Job description

Sr Mechanical Designer - Piping

Location: Birmingham, Alabama (Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer with a specialization in piping. This hybrid role involves a mix of in-office and remote work, with potential travel to plant and job sites. The successful candidate will provide 3D piping and equipment designs for retrofit, environmental, and new generation projects within the power generation or similar heavy industrial sector. This position requires a self-motivated team player with good organizational skills who can work with minimal instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 3D piping and equipment designs for various projects.
• Produce 2D orthographic and isometric drawings, P&IDs, and pipe support designs.
• Work with engineers and designers from multiple disciplines to ensure safe and effective designs.
• Apply knowledge of applicable codes and standards to work situations.
• Gather field data to support the development of deliverables.
• Prepare material take-offs and assist in the sizing and selection of piping components.
• Lead multi-discipline technical teams on projects.
• Review and develop general arrangements.
• Provide construction support as needed.

Required Qualifications

Experience: This position requires 10+ years of related design experience in mechanical piping systems for new construction or retrofit of power generation facilities or other similar heavy industrial facilities. The role also requires experience with construction support and building effective relationships with plant staff, engineering staff, and vendors.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in using 3D modeling tools for piping system layout and design is required. Candidates must have experience in producing 2D orthographic and isometric drawings, P&IDs, pipe supports, and 3D models. A demonstrated technical background in basic piping construction techniques, practices, and concepts, along with knowledge of pipe/material selection and valve selection, is necessary. Experience checking design drawings and documents is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Autodesk Plant 3D design tool is highly desired.

Work Environment

This position follows a hybrid work model. The tentative schedule requires a minimum of three days per week in the office, with two days of remote work. The role may require travel to various plant and job sites, potentially up to three days a week, typically accompanied by a direct employee.

Company Overview

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Corporate Information

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at 1801-804-523-8228 or [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.