What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intermediate piping designer position at Kleinfelder Inc?
Job Description
Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 60 offices in the US, Canada and Australia.
Built on a foundation of excellence, Kleinfelder is committed to client-focused solutions. Through our depth of experience and thorough understanding of environmental, regulatory, economic, and civic conditions, we identify and address challenges with innovation and common-sense. Kleinfelder’s integrated, award-winning experts collaborate with clients to meet their objectives - from project inception through design and execution. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
ROLE OVERVIEW
This position is for an Intermediate piping designer who is responsible for the technical excellence of piping design activities. The successful incumbent will need to provide intermediate level piping design services with respect to piping, structural and process equipment and other associated facility design utilizing Kleinfelder and/or client design standards. In addition, working as an integral part of the Kleinfelder team, this individual must have a positive attitude, be able to provide guidance to more junior design staff and be always willing to assist the team and lead when required.
EXPERIENCE & ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 5 to 7 years of piping design experience in the oil and gas industry is a must; EPCM experience is a must.
- SAIT or NAIT diploma in drafting design or equivalent would be an asset - an equivalent combination of experience and education would be considered.
- Software experience required – AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, CAD Worx, AutoPlant, Navisworks, MicroStation.
- Working knowledge of CAD support is an asset.
- It would be an asset to have experience with 3D scanning and software such as Recap and/or Scene.
- Experience working with point clouds for 3D modelling would be an asset.
RESPONSIBILITES
- Support mechanical & process engineering team in performing mechanical, process unit & process systems calculations, developing material take-offs, cost estimates, modelling, and simulations.
- Assist in the creation of engineering and project documents such as requests for information, purchase recommendations, and work document packages during closeout of projects.
- Assist team with design/drafting and organizing of technical drawings using engineering and design software.
- Assist in the creation of PFDs, P&IDs, and other flow sheets, when required.
- Play an active role in team and internal stakeholder meetings.
- Completion of other relevant engineering and support duties as required.
- Complete piping design services on multiple energy industry projects of varying size and complexity.
- Develop plot plans, PFDs, PIDs, piping layouts and general arrangements, isometrics, 3D models, line designation tables and other drawings as needed.
- Work closely, provide guidance and assistance to team members as needed.
- Provide input into design budget and hour estimates as required to support proposals and cost estimates.
- Able to provide supervision and direction to more junior piping designers.
- Aid in the development of work practices and procedures as required.
- Assist with the completion of mechanical engineering activities with the objective of meeting the defined contractual scope to the relevant codes, standards, and company procedures.
COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
- Must be able to handle very detailed work and demonstrate a high level of accuracy.
- Must be helpful and willing to provide mentorship as needed.
- Must have a "get it done" attitude and be proactive.
- Must have strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines.
- Must be able to work in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
- Must be current with developing technologies in both process plant engineering and design software.
- Must be of able body to complete 3D scanning onsite. Able to climb stairs, ladders and other onsite duties including carrying a 50lb backpack with scanners etc. Must be able to travel to site.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.