Piping/Sr. Designer

Piping/Sr. Designer - Pittsburgh

Contract to Direct $55/hour

Interested? Please send an updated Word or PDF format resume to Beth at bsprague@blackrockres.com

Job Summary

The Sr. Designer/Checker, Piping is a senior-level design/drafting position, responsible for producing design layouts and finished drawings. Incumbents will be assigned to custom jobs involving, but not limited to, field survey, design sketches, engineering support, piping design, layouts and final drawings, and checking of all drawings assigned to them to assure that the drawings are accurate and error-free. This role will act as the Discipline Design Lead (DDL) and may act as the Project Design Lead (PDL) for all disciplines on the project as assigned/required, leading internal and external designers/ drafters for the discipline/project.

Essential Functions

• Actively supports the Company's commitment to safety and its "Core Values.”
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company's "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
• Assists the Squad Leader in determining how to best meet job requirements, coordinating jobs and conducting training.
• Assists Drafters in lower classifications with questions/issues during performance of project work.
• Prepares and manages scope, budget and schedule for projects or assignments; this includes any discipline internal or external resources assigned to support their projects are within scope, budget and schedule.
• Participates in project meetings, and proactively communicates outside of meetings.
• Performs basic and complex facility, equipment, and piping layouts. Produces new drawings as well as checks drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Pick-up red marks from check prints and correct drawings as required.
• Performs detailed dimensional and bill of material check of all drawings.
• Checks entire job for constructability, interferences, operational safety, and overall quality assurance.
• Communicates a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work done.
• Assists with determining scope of work and man-hour estimates for a project as needed.
• Cooperates with other team members; interacts with individuals at all organizational levels in professional manner.
• Performs additional responsibilities as directed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline with a focus in piping design preferred, or equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of degree.
• 4 years of related piping design and layout experience required; 2 years of experience at Matrix preferred.
• Advanced 3D CAD systems knowledge required (such as with CADWorx and AVEVA); experience with AVEVA platform highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of various drafting disciplines such as piping, mechanical, etc.
• General understanding of fabrication, purchasing, and field construction.
• Strong aptitude for reviewing, interpreting, and understanding Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), vendor drawings, and piping details.
• Safety in Design exposure highly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of API, ANSI, ASME and various codes and standards required for piping design.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness in work.
• Strong PC skills including MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously under time sensitive deadlines.
• Exhibits excellent listening, oral and written skills.
• Occasional overtime and travel may be required.