Senior Piping Designer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Piping Designer is responsible for leading the mechanical piping scopes of work. 

JOB DUTIES:

• Prepare mechanical piping scopes of work for select projects.


• Assist with the preparation of piping deliverables and man-hour budgets for select engineering proposals and changes to active projects.


• Lead piping layout and general arrangement for assigned project areas or systems.


• When assigned, serve as Piping Lead for projects, coordinating piping design activities and supporting project engineering staff.


• Execute and oversee piping design using AutoCAD Plant 3D and, when required, Revit.


• Track piping design progress and productivity for assigned work and communicate status to project management.


• Perform field observations and document existing conditions on select projects.


• Coordinate directly with owners, operators, and design-build contractors to gather functional and program requirements and develop simple and elegant piping layouts that support operations, maintenance, and constructability.


• Apply applicable piping codes, standards, and project specifications (e.g., ASME B31.3, hygienic piping practices, client standards) to piping layouts and deliverables.


• Develop piping layouts that consider cleanability, CIP/SIP requirements, maintenance access, thermal growth, and installation sequencing.


• Coordinate piping design with mechanical equipment including boilers, ammonia refrigeration systems, cooling towers, pump, and packaged process equipment.


• Support coordination with all other disciplines to resolve design interfaces and layout conflicts.


• Develop conceptual pipe support strategies and coordinate support requirements with structural engineering.


• Review piping models, drawings, and isometrics prepared by other designers for quality, constructability, and compliance with project standards.


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior piping design staff.


• Support responses to construction RFIs and review field change requests related to piping design.


• Lead the development and maintenance of corporate piping drafting standards, templates, and best practices.


• Provide proactive coordination with other disciplines to support integrated project delivery.


• Comply with Company’s Quality Control and Project Management procedures.


• Promote a positive and professional working environment.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a Vestal Corporation office.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and being able to operate a computer and other office equipment.


• Must be able to move about the office to access office equipment and other office buildings within the Vestal office complex.


• This position frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree is preferred.


• Minium of 10 years of mechanical piping design is required. 


• Experience with, and understanding of, Engineering, Architecture, and Construction terminology is required.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD).


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proven ability to read and understand both 2D and 3D drawings is preferred.


• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.


• Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities.


• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts.


• Must comply with Vestal Corporations’ core values for the safe and efficient operation of the business and maintaining sound relationships among and with employees.
  

Tools of Sr. Industrial Mechanical Designer:

• Plant 3D


• Revit


• NavisWorks


• Bluebeam


• MS Office suite of products


• WINEST


• Various other Mechanical Design applications