Job Scope: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of complex mechanical/piping assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. Work at this level requires extensive progressive experience in mechanical/piping design, involves applying advanced design techniques and analysis and a willingness to lead a design effort.
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 8+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.
- 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.
- Coordination of the need, application, and specification of steam traps and liquid drainers.
- Identification of need and application of safety valves and devices to maintain the mechanical integrity of piping systems.
- Selection/coordination of piping specialty items given the design criteria.
- Drafting of P&ID’s and GA’s.
- Provide review of vendor equipment and in-line instruments from a piping perspective.
- Familiarity with specifications (ASTM, ASME, ANSI, etc.) 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 and budget constraints and information requirements for the production of all mechanical/piping deliverables.
- Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
- 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 and/or 3D draft software (i.e. Plantspace, Cadworx, Autoplant, PDS, PDMS).
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good presentation skills.
- Knowledge of industry standard checking procedures and ability to check small projects.
- Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed and able to provide interoffice execution support under general supervision. Interoffice execution leadership skills are developing.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Birmingham, AL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person