What are the responsibilities and job description for the Piping Designer -- Hybrid position at Sargent & Lundy?
Overview
Sargent & Lundy is one of the most experienced full-service architect-engineering firms in the world. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power and energy with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, and fossil fuels. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services—from consulting, design and implementation to construction management, commissioning and operations/maintenance—with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private sector clients in the power and energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.
Our Core Values
Every decision we make is guided by our core values. By upholding these six principles, we support our clients, employees, and community. They are the compass we follow as we continue to grow our business and lead the industry.
Quality – We provide high-quality deliverables and services through an uncompromising focus on peer review, safety, and continuous improvement.
Accountability – Our actions demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and respect.
Our People – We value diverse perspectives, encourage professional growth, and are committed to providing a work community where people thrive. Our work is challenging but rewarding.
Our Clients – We deliver value and exceed our clients’ expectations through outstanding customer service, personal accessibility, and clear communication.
Innovation – Since 1891, we have invested in the people, training, tools, and technology needed to quickly adapt in a constantly changing world.
Meaningful Impact – We make a positive impact in the communities where we work and live.
Responsibilities
This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.
- As a member of the mechanical design team, this position will offer you the opportunity to work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3-D model.
- Challenging assignments that include the design of mechanical facilities, and investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical design issues.
- Utilize 3D modeling software tools to generate mechanical design packages.
- Participate in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated mechanical design model.
- Provide support to other designers and project team members in order to ensure a complete and timely design.
- Independently and as a member of a design team, plan and execute mechanical design deliverables, such as general arrangements, piping isometrics, pipe support drawings, piping plans and sections, material take offs, and equipment location drawings.
- There may be the opportunity to accompany and assist senior designers and engineers in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.
- Provide guidance to others in the use of drafting tools, and also as a mentor in the development of less experienced drafters and designers.
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:
- An Associates Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 1 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.
- 3 or more years of detailed physical design experience in the development of mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports.
- Proficiency with design software tools in executing 3D plant layout models using AutoCAD and CADWorx Plant, CADWorx Equipment, CADWorx P&ID.
- Ability to read and understand P&ID and process flow throughout a facility in order to generate a working 3D model.
- Ability to perform as-built walkdowns of facility’s with or without existing P&ID’s.
- Experience in the review of mechanical equipment, including outlines and interface points, and coordinating and developing the associated deliverables.
- Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the design process.
Valued but not required experience:
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, ASME standards.
- Ability to edit CADWorx specs using CADDWorx spec editor.
- Ability to setup ISOGEN styles using ICONFIGURE.
Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.