Zachry Engineering is looking to hire a Senior Designer for Piping in Corpus Christi, Texas. The ideal candidate will have a background in leading a team of engineering employees for various projects and have advanced proficiency using Laser Scans, CAD Worx, E3D, and Navisworks, 3D modeling software.
•High school diploma or associate’s degree with drafting coursework; bachelor’s degree preferred with relevant design experience.
•Minimum 12 years of in-depth design experience within petrochemical, refining, pharmaceutical, or power plant construction projects.
•Advance proficiency working with Cad Worx, Navisworks, E3D, Bluebeam, Laser Scans (Aveva Point Cloud Manager and Recap).
•Understanding of advanced thermal expansion and basic dynamic Stress analysis principles.
•Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Front-End Loading (FEL) / Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) project execution, including stage-gate processes and the evolving deliverables and milestones from early FEL/FEED through detailed design.
•Advanced knowledge of expansion joint design and the characteristics of different types.
•Familiarity with common non-standard and specialty piping components.
•Proficient in developing cost estimates (e.g., using Icarus) within the FEL/FEED framework.
•Advanced understanding of project planning and forecasting, with some exposure to earned value management.
•Proven expertise in advanced equipment layout, including the ability to mentor junior designers and drafters on equipment placement, elevations, and access considerations.
•Advanced proficiency in identifying project changes and a foundational understanding of change management processes, with the ability to communicate these to Project Leads.
•Comprehensive knowledge of schedule development, including predecessor/successor relationships and supporting resource loading.
Strong understanding of spring supports, their functionality, and the distinctions between various engineered support types.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience in Construction Support, Mechanical Completion, and Plant Startup and Commissioning.
•Significant experience providing on-site project support.
•Proven track record of supporting large greenfield and brownfield project execution.