Senior Plant Designer

• An associate degree in a technical discipline and at least 10 - 12 years of work experience OR 12 - 16 years of practical work experience would be considered equivalent.
• Requires an in-depth knowledge of engineering systems, applications, calculations, materials, construction methods, and relevant computer applications.
• Applies advanced principles and practices in engineering to resolve problems identified by construction organizations in a timely manner.
• Continued updating on new technologies and hardware in the industry is necessary.
• Candidate must demonstrate 10 years of experience as a Plant Designer, including experience with site layouts, piping layouts, electrical commodity details, HVAC duct and equipment layouts, material handling, jumper design, and vendor document reviews.
• Significant experience using 2D-Microstation and/or Hexagon’s S3D software, Piping, Equipment and HVAC modules is required.
• Working knowledge of National Codes and Standards for design such as ASME B31.3 and NFPA 101 is required.
• Candidate must have the ability to produce quality documents with attention to detail.
• Candidate must be able to perform field walk-downs of the job site for the engineering work being performed. These walk-downs may involve construction sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress, walking for distances over a half mile, climbing ladders to access remote areas, dressing out in protective clothing and environments where a respirator is required.

• Formal training in Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling is preferred. Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience is preferred.

• Develop designs for complex engineering systems. Prepare drawings and technical reports.
• Participate in the development of design standards and procedures.
• Perform technical review of design documents and specifications.
• Provide engineering services support to construction activities.
• Prepare and review design standards and procedures.
• Prepare construction installation specifications and details.
• Prepare procurement specifications and bid analysis.
• Review and approve Design Change Forms.
• Resolve existing design discrepancies with the most cost-effective approach to meet design criteria.
• Initiate Design Change Forms and coordinate with Subcontractors or other responsible group for approval/incorporation.
• Provide dispositions to Nonconformance Reports and Field Problem Memos by determining a solution to the condition which will satisfy design criteria.
• Perform inspections by facilities, systems, or components as required for proper evaluation of conditions.
• Review construction procedures to ensure compliance with design engineering criteria and applicable codes.
• Perform in-depth analyses of advanced technical concepts and devises new approaches to technical problems.
• Provide 2D-Microstation and/or 3D-S3D Plant Designer staff augmentation support to SRNS.
• Primary responsibilities include engineering analysis; 2D drawing development utilizing MicroStation or 3D Modeling using Hexagon’s S3D software, Piping, Equipment and HVAC modules; design development; and, generation of design output documents.
• Prepare, review, and approve design change forms, disposition nonconformance reports, review vendor documents and incorporate into 2D drawings or 3D models, and resolve construction issues.
• Design services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.

pmXperts, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

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