Job Description
Piping Senior Designer (Aiken, SC Location)
The purpose of this position is to provide essential technical knowledge and perform design work as described below. This position serves as a staff designer performing assignments of intermediate complexity.
â¢Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Design Supervisor, prepare and check designs of intermediate complexity utilizing 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools
â¢Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients
â¢Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
â¢Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines
â¢Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations
â¢Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including review of vendor submittals
â¢Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes
â¢Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
â¢U.S. Citizenship required
â¢Associate degree in related technical field of study and minimum ten (10) years of work- related experience
â¢Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards
â¢Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
â¢Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
â¢Knowledge of discipline codes and standards
â¢Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
â¢Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
â¢Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
â¢Experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on industrial projects
â¢Proficiency executing engineering projects utilizing 3D modeling and 2D CADD automation tools in a multi-discipline environment
Discipline Specific Job Requirements
â¢Read, interpret, and generate design drawings with minimal input from a member of the engineering staff
â¢Prepare 3D layouts and/or schematics for conceptual and detailed designs of advanced complexity
â¢Background and experience must include drafting/designer experience in engineering fields, such as piping, electrical, mechanical, structural, communications, architectural, fire protection or civil
â¢Proficiency in computer aided design utilizing Bentley MicroStation with demonstrated experience to originate and produce drawings with minimum supervision required
â¢Proficiency in 3D modeling using Intergraph Smart3D (S3D) with minimum 3 years of experience
â¢Perform 3D piping layout and equipment modeling of moderate to advanced complexity
â¢Produces and check complex Piping drawings including plot plans, piping plans, isometrics and sketches
â¢Provide assistance to construction and pipe fabrication personnel
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1
* Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
* Practical field experience
* EPC project experience for the following industries:
* U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency
* Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program
* Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology
* Advanced knowledge of:
* Intergraph SmartPlant Review software
* Piping design requirements (equipment arrangement, piping layout, stress requirements, and material requirements)
* Working knowledge of and ability to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID), update master P&ID and pipe line list
For persons with disabilities: If you require assistance completing, or are unable to complete the online resume/application process, please contact:
VAS Human Resources @ 803-644-0070
Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4pm
237 High Gate Loop
Aiken, SC 29803
Value Added Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug-free work environment.
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