Piping Designer

We have an immediate need for a Piping Designer for regular full-time assignment in our Minneapolis/St Paul, MN office.

We offer a full benefits package. Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Company paid Life & AD&D Insurance, Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life & Dependent Life Insurance, and a Flexible Spending Account. We also offer a generous Paid Time Off program, 8 paid holidays, and overtime compensation for exempt staff.

Description

Work includes support for all project phases, with particular focus in detailed engineering. Position will be assigned as piping design lead for projects and will be responsible for coordination and ensuring effective communications with other engineering disciplines.

Reporting

Position reports administratively to the Design Manager. In project structure, position reports to the discipline lead engineer and/or the project manager/project engineer.

Responsibilities

• With minimal supervision, assists engineers with equipment layout, mechanical and piping design assignments, subsequently providing familiarity with the programs, staff and operating procedures of the company.
• Responsible for preparation of general arrangements, mechanical and piping design drawings and sketches utilizing 3D modeling software.
• Responsible for preparation of construction drawing and specification packages.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in related discipline preferred. Candidates without a degree, but with exceptional experience, will also be considered.
• Significant petroleum refining experience is required with demonstrated capabilities with equipment layout, and mechanical and piping design associated with retrofit projects. Mid-stream hydrocarbon experience is a plus.
• Candidates must be able to develop and read P&IDs and identify items (e.g., process equipment, tanks/vessels, valves, instruments, pipe, pipe supports, and structural steel) in the field. Demonstrated field documentation experience required.
• High proficiency in using AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel. 3D design and modeling experience with CADWorx preferred.
• Eligibility to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is required.
• Previous consulting experience is strongly preferred.

Required Skills

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Capable of working directly with clients from proposal development through project execution.
• High degree of familiarity with NavisWorks and demonstrated capability leading client 3D model reviews.
• Ability to complete accurate and efficient field documentation in heavy industrial environment, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), may require physical ability to navigate around or climb on industrial equipment (i.e. climbing pipe racks), and related requirements.

Kestrel Engineering Group Inc. has a policy of conducting background checks and drug and alcohol testing for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

“Kestrel is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.10 - $39.86 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Kestrel Engineering Group Inc. has a policy of conducting background checks and drug and alcohol testing for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us. Do you understand this requirement?

Ability to Relocate:

• Billings, MT 59102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Billings, MT 59102