Sr. Piping Designer

Apex Systems; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sr. Piping Designer to join their dynamic team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects in the energy sector, focusing on pipeline engineering design and CAD standards. With a minimum of 10 years of experience, you will play a crucial role in ensuring high-quality engineering output while collaborating with various stakeholders. This position promises a stimulating environment where innovation and teamwork are valued, and your contributions will directly impact the success of the projects. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a supportive atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

401k Plan

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of design experience in piping design.
• Experience in Oil and Gas facility design is required.
• Advanced proficiency in CADWorx and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering design and documentation efforts.
• Develop and maintain CAD standards and drawings.
• Conduct quality control reviews of drawings.

Skills

CADWorx

AutoCAD

NavisWorks

P&ID

Piping Design

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx 3D

NavisWorks

Job description

Apex Systems is actively hiring for aSr. Piping Designerrole with a topEnergy Client!

This position is designated ashybridwith4-5 daysrequired inLakewood, Colorado or Houston, Texas

**Forimmediate consideration, please send your most up-to-date resume in a Word Document to: Alexat [e-mail]*

Position:Sr. Piping Designer

Location:Lakewood, CO or Houston, TX

Experience:Must have a minimum of 10+ years of design experience using CADWorx

Length of Assignment:6 month contract to hire

Primary purpose:

This position will be responsible for supporting measurement, compression, automation and general pipeline engineering design related tasks.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Support various Engineering design, project and documentation efforts.
• Provide internal and external design/engineering support.
• Maintenance of drawings database per company standards.
• Develop drawings of various disciplines: Plot plans, P&IDs, PFDs, orthographic, isometric, etc.
• Utilize the latest versions of AutoCAD related products.
• Conduct quality control reviews of drawings, drawing packages, and material lists in accordance with company standards.
• Coordinate between customers, engineering firms, and internal resources to communicate and enforce company drafting/design standards and verify compliance.
• Develop BOM/material lists for project drawings.
• Develop as-built drawings from field redlines.
• Determine, document, and enforce best methods for xref/attachment and NCS layer conventions.
• Generate rough sketches or schematics to develop engineering concepts into visual designs.
• Coordinate and participate in P&ID walkthroughs, design reviews, site inspections, and progress meetings.
• Responsible for developing piping design administrative and technical practices, specifications, and procedures.
• Create layouts/designs utilizing company specifications, standard drawings, design instructions, plot plans, flow diagrams, line lists, and supplier information.
• Build and maintain CAD standards.
• Experience in creating 3D models and drawing sets with CADWorx 3D Plant or equivalent modeling software.
• Piping specification library creation/maintenance per company standards.
• Initiate and approve the development of project-specific piping standards and specifications.
• Represent piping design in meetings with suppliers, subcontractors, licensors, clients, and other Company disciplines, and produce documentation required for conference or meeting notes.
• Review project specifications, administrative and technical practices, design instructions, plot plans, flow diagrams, and supplier information.
• Provide training and CAD support to internal piping designers and drafters.
• Provide a central focus for CAD within the project piping group. Interface with client CAD counterparts.
• Assist in scheduling, determining workstation needs, and forecasting CAD-related costs and estimates. Monitor station utilization and forecast deviations from workstation plan.
• Collaborate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.

Qualifications

Minimumrequirements:

Education:

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• A minimum of twelve (12) years direct work experience in piping design
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Oil and Gas facility design
• Advanced proficiency in CADWorx 3D and AutoCAD
• Proficient in Industry Codes and standards.
• Proficiency in NavisWorks
• Knowledge of Autodesk Vault Professional or another document management application
• Understands material nomenclature, specifications and symbols for P&IDs, Piping, Structural, Electrical etc.
• Experience with raster editing software.
• Knowledge of industry codes/standards not limited to B31.4, B31.8, B31.3 and ASME.
• (Senior) Knowledgeable on Oil/Gas equipment, piping material, structural members and electrical items and terminology
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Strong attention to detail in composing, drafting, proofing and distributing drawing packages incl. associated / material lists
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Ability to take on work that is not defined or fully developed
• Willingness to learn and seek out new opportunities, meet people and challenges with an open mind to solve larger issues.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• (Senior) Capable of walking down drawings- Redlining, Creating and validating piping, instrumentation and electrical components.

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel.The employee is required to talk and hear.The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms.The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance.The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Position requires occasional travel, walking down facility drawings for validation
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit reports for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:

• Experience developing/designing drawing packages for compressor stations, measurement stations and pipeline appurtenances for natural gas and crude oil facilities.
• Experience specifying pipeline appurtenances such as pipe, valves, flanges, fittings, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical and process piping preferred.
• Knowledge of Hexagon Sdx or a plant life cycle management application
• Knowledge of Maximo
• Knowledge of Intergraph Smartplant SPPID

Other Responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Apex Benefits Overview: 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 retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.

EEO Employer

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. 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 Employee Services Department at [e-mail] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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 ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.