Piping/Lead Tech Designer

The Piping/Lead Tech Designer functions as project leader in directing Technical Design work on a single contract or project as well as the interface between various engineering departments and Project Management. Working from information at proposal, early contract, and/or final design stages, this individual is designated as the main contact in all technical/lead aspects of their task and/or project. In doing so, this role is responsible for overseeing the work of their Technical Design project team members while ensuring schedules and quality are met and the work is done within estimated hours.

- Utilize the latest 2D and 3D CAD technology (such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks and/or E3D) to prepare basic arrangement drawings and 3D models and basic assembly/details drawings/models for basic component parts.

- Calculate expansion movements, clearances for equipment, heating surfaces, secondary supports, stiffeners, sootblower pipe design, pressure part calculations (PVD program), etc.

- Translate/apply design requirements from CAD database, contract information sheets, customer specifications, proposal drawings, P&ID’s, flow diagrams and other data into actual product design or details.

- Determine appropriate views, sections and orientation on drawings to be made for the purpose of showing necessary information in the most effective manner.

- Perform the checking function on all types of drawings, including verification that the arrangement/detail drawings fulfill the requirements or conditions defined in the design specified. Verify drawing accuracy concerning such items as dimensions, fits and tolerances.

- Develop plant arrangements to direct Customer A/E in placement of building structures and equipment beyond scope of company.

- Utilize experience and creativity to solve structural and arrangement problems of complex projects. Maintain close contact with engineers and estimators to develop economical designs.

- Assist Project Engineers/Project Managers in reviewing and selecting various pieces of auxiliary vendor equipment, also review and comment on vendor equipment drawings per contract requirements.

- Attend meetings or discussions on proposal or contract details with Project Management, Customers, Construction, and Fabricators to assure that equipment meets contractual requirements. May be called upon to provide project consultation outside the immediate department.

- Work on FOAK (First of a Kind) development of various product lines within the company by making design sketches and layout of equipment designs to establish company standards.

- Create drawing assignments for Tech Designers assigned to his project. Monitor assigned work to meet schedule requirements. Review and comment on engineering schedules and attend weekly status meetings.

- Collaborate with Supervisor on job assignments. Assist others within his/her group with problems when supervisor is unavailable, and training new personnel.

- Assigned as field liaison engineer during construction of a project.

- Oversee offshore engineering on a task or project basis ensuring quality and schedule metrics are met serving as a lead Tech Design resource on a project.

- Responsible for the overall execution of any and all work assigned that is to be executed out of the offshore/global Tech Design team as a lead resource.

- Frequently required to travel domestically and internationally to Customer’s A/E (Architect/Engineer) to perform 3D model reviews/presentations with Customer, manufacturing shops or job sites. Also perform equipment walk-down to take field measurements and establish site specific requirements.

- All other duties as assigned.

In addition to the job activities listed above, as it pertains to this particular job requisition, the project scope and overall responsibilities will be focused on but not limited to the following:

- - General Arrangement Layout (2D/3D) of B&W Environmental (Baghouses, Wet/Dry Scrubbers, Tanks, Vessels ) and Vendor Equipment

- Oversee B&W Environmental Equipment design/drawings, i.e. Baghouses, Wet/Dry Scrubbers, vessels

- Oversee low pressure/temperature piping design from skids to Environmental Equipment and pipe support design and detailing.

- Checking of B&W drawings packages of the scope outlined above

- Leading a team of individuals to complete assigned tasks

Qualifications

- Obtain a 2-year associates or technical degree in drafting/design

- 10+ years experience preferred

- 4 years experience as a project lead in directing Technical Designers work on various projects

- Displays a high level of Technical Design competence encompassing a board scope of Technical Designer assignments.

- Is recognized as an expert in his/her field.

- Must know how to apply company and industry standards and procedures.

- Must have an understanding of functional design, fabrication, erection and operational requirements of boilers, environmental designs and related equipment.

- Proficiency in SolidWorks or other 3D CAD packages is preferred.

- Successful candidates will demonstrate attention to detail and possess good verbal and written communication skills.

- Demonstrates critical thinking, time management, and organizational skills.