Piping Designer

Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company that provides quality project management, engineering, drafting, and procurement services, as well as, provides an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.

Keystone's family of companies include: Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates

Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning Controls & Automation Construction Management Design & Drafting Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process Functional Safety Information Technology Instrumentation On-Site Services Operations & Commissioning Support Procurement Project Management.

Keystone Engineering is currently seeking a Piping Designer to work onsite at a client facility in the New Orleans / Belle Chasse Area.

Essential Functions:

• Work Full-Time onsite at a client facility in the New Orleans/Belle Chasse Area.
• Support piping design and drafting for multiple engineers within a Capital Projects Group.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations staff on design development and installation details.
• Provide total delivery of piping and mechanical deliverables for MOC's and IFC packages.
• Perform precise field data collection of dimensions, reference points, and existing installations to ensure accuracy during fabrication and construction.
• Have strong background in piping systems, drafting standards, and relevant codes.
• Be able to utilize 3-D Modeling Tools to generate deliverables.
• Act as a point of contact for contractors performing installations during plant outages and help resolve issues.
• Provide edits/updates in AutoCAD to plant documentation such as P&ID's, Plot Plans, etc.
• May be asked to use AutoCAD to support other design disciplines besides piping/mechanical.
• Ensure all drawings are prepared using client standards for completeness, and overall quality, and follow document control procedures.
• Must be a self-starter and understand project workflow to meet schedules.
• Follow all plant safety requirements to work onsite.

Requirements:

• Prefer AS in Drafting Technology.
• 5-10 years of design/drafting experience in the piping/mechanical discipline.
• Hands on experience with AutoCAD and CADWorx
• Innovative thinker with skills using Blue Beam, Photo Imports, and other media for different functions.
• Aptitude for understanding technical & construction terminology
• Strong Written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, creative, organized, and solution advocate
• Attention to detail
• Able to make field trips and climb in structures, if needed
• Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the U.S for any employer
• Applicant must possess a current, valid TWIC card

Preferred:

• AS or BS Degree from Accredited Institution
• Field Construction experience coupled with CAD Skills
• Prior experience obtained from onsite assignments and/or engineering firm positions