Staff Piping Designer - Oil, Gas & Chemical (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Piping Designer to join their dynamic team in Kansas City. This role involves a variety of tasks, including planning, site evaluations, and producing detailed piping designs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in piping design, proficiency in advanced design software, and strong analytical skills. You will collaborate with a diverse project team to deliver high-quality design solutions while adhering to industry standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in piping design with advanced software skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-discipline project team.

Responsibilities

• Perform various phases of planning, site evaluations, and analytical designs.
• Produce complete PFDs and P&IDs from verbal or written descriptions.

Skills

Piping Design

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Drafting Technology

Associate's degree in related field

Nine years progressive detailing and design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

Job description

Description

A Staff Piping Designer will perform various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and piping plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

• Perform a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, incorporating various system components, and refining rough sketches. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.

• Produce complete PFDs and P&IDs from verbal or written description from the design engineer.

• Execute basic formulas, principles and practices, and use acquired knowledge of fundamental concepts and practices pertaining to the piping discipline.

• Plan and develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.

• Execute a variety of piping design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.

• Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.

• Analyze reports, drawings, and tests to plan and design projects.

• Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.

• Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget and schedule. Perform projects tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.

• Compute calculations for layouts, equipment, wiring diagrams, and schematics.

• Responsible for the revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information are stored in a logical and well-structured manner.

• Responsible for clear and concise written and verbal communications, as it relates to the project client coordination.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field and seven years related experience or associate's degree and eight years related experience or nine years progressive detailing and design experience.

• Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.

• Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.

• Advanced knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.

• Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.

• Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 250469

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DS #OGC