What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refrigeration Designer / Drafter position at RC&E?
Description
The Refrigeration Designer / Drafter is a team-oriented, customer-focused, and technically competent individual with a high sense of urgency. The primary function of this role is to design and draft refrigeration (mechanical) systems for industrial and commercial facilities in either 2D or 3D. This position utilizes AutoCAD for design, including P&IDs and layout drawings. The Designer / Drafter coordinates with Project Managers, Engineers, and other disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
- Layout and design of mechanical piping and equipment
- Preparation of construction plan set drawings
- Preparation of piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Coordinate design with other project disciplines
- Create designs using AutoCAD and Plant 3D
- Operate computer assisted design (AutoCAD) and drafting workstation
- Make corrections if required and redline fabrication drawings for final publication
- Assemble equipment from blueprints and verbal instructions
- Coordinate and detail work in accordance with plans, specifications, and RC&E fabrication and drafting standards.
- Develop clear and complete construction drawings under the direction of Project Engineers (Construction drawings include plan views, schedules, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), isometric drawings, elevations, and details).
- Work in collaboration with Project Engineers to reduce cost of installation through efficient layout and careful planning of the project.
- Create efficient layouts by eliminating unnecessary pipe and fitting.
- Attend job meetings as requested by Project Managers and Project Engineers.
- Thoroughly review and understand all project documents and the scope of work.
- Provide accurate estimates for completion of assignments to Project Engineers.
- Update piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) as part of OSHA’s required process safety information (PSI).
- Cultivate a knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems and begin to assist Project Engineers in the design process.
- Provide isometric drawings for documentation of process safety information (PSI).
- Assist in the development and maintenance of drafting standards and processes.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Experience with piping and/or ductwork layout
- Experience with Industrial Refrigeration a plus
- Experience in or willingness to learn Revit, AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoDESK Construction Cloud & Build
- Have good working knowledge within CAD drawings as related to:
- Layer management and usage
- Drawing scales as they relate to text, dimensions, lines, viewports, etc.
- Plotting and Plot scales, etc.
- Cross-Sections/Elevations
- 3D design
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task with respect to projects, CAD standards, etc. on a daily basis
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Willingness/ability to assume increased responsibilities when presented with them
- Ability to work as a team player and interact well with others
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Be dependable and detail orientated
- Ability to travel as required
Benefits
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Eligible for healthcare benefits on Day 1 of employment:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (shared cost deductible)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-paid Life Insurance; Supplemental Employee, Spouse, and Dependent Life
- Accident Hospital Indemnity
- Company-paid Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employer matched 401(k) saving plan (with Roth option)
- Weekly paycheck
- Generous paid holiday schedule (11 days per year)
- Paid time off (vacation sick time)
- Learning & Development programs
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
About RC&E
RC&E is a leader in the Industrial Refrigeration arena with 20 plus years of presence and over 100 years of collective experience in the industry among our founders.
Our mission is to give our customers the highest level of refrigeration design and construction services that are second to none and perform these services at a fair market value. To be a leader and innovator in the newest technologies giving the customer the most modern and efficient designs allowing them to build their business well into the future of their ever-changing market ensuring the longevity of our company through customer satisfaction and repeat business. To guarantee quality, professionalism, integrity, and fairness to all.
Our hiring process
Stage 1: Applied
