Sr. Piping Designer
Spectra Tech, Inc. | |
United States, South Carolina, Aiken | |
Dec 09, 2024 | |
Job Description The purpose of this position is to provide essential technical knowledge and perform design work as described below. This position serves as a staff designer performing assignments of intermediate complexity. * Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Design Supervisor, prepare and check designs of intermediate complexity utilizing 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools * Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients * Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures * Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines * Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations * Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including review of vendor submittals * Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes * Other duties as assigned Basic Job Requirements * U.S. Citizenship required * Associate degree in related technical field of study and minimum ten (10) years of work- related experience * Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards * Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors * Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job * Knowledge of discipline codes and standards * Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines * Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner * Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs * Experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on industrial projects * Proficiency executing engineering projects utilizing 3D modeling and 2D CADD automation tools in a multi-discipline environment Discipline Specific Job Requirements * Read, interpret, and generate design drawings with minimal input from a member of the engineering staff * Prepare 3D layouts and/or schematics for conceptual and detailed designs of advanced complexity * Background and experience must include drafting/designer experience in engineering fields, such as piping, electrical, mechanical, structural, communications, architectural, fire protection or civil * Proficiency in computer aided design utilizing Bentley MicroStation with demonstrated experience to originate and produce drawings with minimum supervision required * Proficiency in 3D modeling using Intergraph Smart3D (S3D) with minimum 3 years of experience * Perform 3D piping layout and equipment modeling of moderate to advanced complexity * Produces and check complex Piping drawings including plot plans, piping plans, isometrics and sketches * Provide assistance to construction and pipe fabrication personnel Preferred Qualifications * Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1 * Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials * Practical field experience * EPC project experience for the following industries: - U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency - Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program - Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology * Advanced knowledge of: - Intergraph SmartPlant Review software - Piping design requirements (equipment arrangement, piping layout, stress requirements, and material requirements) * Working knowledge of and ability to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID), update master P&ID and pipe line list |