Sr. Piping Designer

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors in California seeks a senior Mechanical/Piping Designer to lead a team, deliver complex piping and mechanical design, and ensure on-time, on-budget execution with QA adherence.

The role requires 15+ years in the field, an Associate degree or CAD background, and SPED certification preferred, with strong AutoCAD/Microstation skills and cost-estimation ability.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD is required.
• SPED (Society of Piping Engineers and Designers) Certification is preferred.
• 15+ years of relevant industrial mechanical/piping drafting and design experience.
• Strong knowledge of piping materials, fittings, and design standards.
• Proficient 2D AutoCAD and Microstation; MS Word/Excel/Outlook proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead a design staff to deliver mechanical and piping scope on time and within budget.
• Provide technical guidance to junior designers and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Develop installation specifications and construction cost estimates.
• Review calculations for conformance to codes and good engineering practice.
• Mentor team members and participate in squad checks for coordination.
• Prepare P&ID and GA drawings and support startup activities.

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: The Mechanical/Piping Designer is generally responsible for supervision and technical direction over a team of designers when functioning as a lead designer. As lead designer, responsibilities will include total delivery of the mechanical and piping deliverables and services on time, within performance budget and meeting quality expectations. Duties may include performing advanced design work serving as a technical specialist for a complex design assignment. This level requires extensive progressive experience in mechanical and piping design and involves utilization of project controls for cost, schedule and quality of projects. This work will be performed under minimal supervision. Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards. Recognizing and communicating project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team. Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly. On-site assistance during startup. Providing technical guidance to less experienced drafting personnel in the department. Coordinating work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead. Producing mechanical and piping installation specifications with engineering review and approval. Complete understanding of the skills and experience required to perform design functions. Proactively lead and coordinate the efforts of a design staff to achieve scope, schedule and budget objectives. Mentoring subordinates. Participating in squad checks to insure coordination between the design disciplines. Checking calculations made by other designers to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice. Determining construction quantities and provide construction cost estimates. Delegating work to designers in proportion to their technical skills and experience, then following up for support to ensure efficient progress and quality. Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines in proportion to their technical skills and experience, then following up for support to ensure efficient progress and quality. Participating in the planning of training programs, continuous education opportunities and professional development of staff.

Compensation

Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Hargrove’s total compensation package for Teammates. Actual compensation will be based on education, experience, skill set and location.
Minimum Salary: $140,000 annually Maximum Salary: $170,000 annually

Ideal Background Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.

Certification

SPED (Society of Piping Engineers and Designers) Certification is preferred.

Experience

This position requires 15+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Knowledge and application of piping materials. Design of moderately complex process and utility piping systems, especially those systems unique to the industry being served. Knowledge and application of piping supports and restraints. Flexibility analysis of piping system. Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application. Knowledge of good design practices for sizing all piping systems. Sizing of compressible fluid piping systems. Identification of need, application and specification of steam traps and liquid drainers. Identification of need, application and specification of safety valves and devices to maintain the mechanical integrity of piping systems. Selecting piping specialty items given the design criteria. Drafting of P&ID’s and GA’s. Design of piping limited specific equipment and inline instrumentation arrangements such as pump suctions and discharges, tanks, control valve stations, etc. Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment. Ability to create accurate mechanical/piping installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings. Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines. Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all mechanical/piping deliverables. Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks. Ability to develop mechanical/piping installation specifications with engineering review and approval. Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project. Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards. Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments. Ability to deliver convincing presentations of Hargrove Engineers & Constructors services. Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Good presentation skills. Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are highly developed and able to provide interoffice execution support with no supervision. Interoffice execution leadership is developed and visible.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our safety culture protects and promotes the well‑being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others. We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama. We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.

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