Mechanical Piping Designer

Mechanical Piping Designer

About Us:

Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world.

Our specialized experience includes design for Industrial manufacturing chemical process food and beverage and material handling systems. Across Salas OBrien we also work with central utility systems science and technology clean energy structural and building sciences infrastructure asset management and more.

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Piping Designer will support the delivery of 2D and 3D engineering & design packages for projects from various markets and industries with a focus on piping systems. We focus on the heavy industrial market building products (roofing asphalt insulation gypsum; etc.) cement & lime plants paper mills chemical plants sand & aggregate plants oil & gas processing steel mills and other manufacturing plants. This role involves development of piping mechanical equipment arrangements and material handling systems. The engineering and design work links with collaboration among other disciplines participation in quality reviews and client interactions.

Responsible to: Discipline Manager/Project Manager

Internal relationships: Designers Engineers & Project Managers

External relationships: Clients Subcontractors Vendors

Office hours: M-F 8:00am 5:00pm

Essential Functions and Duties

• Clearly communicate your design recommendations to our project team construction contractors and vendors in presentations meetings via email and phone as necessary.
• Work independently or as part of a team on projects with other technical staff to develop the mechanical systems designs that are needed assuring that the work is accurate and coordinated and that the quality assurance measures have been followed.
• Provide timely services that meet the needs of the clients and the overall project schedule requirements.
• Provide excellent problem-solving skills be able to find solutions to unique challenges innovative resourceful and flexible
• Have excellent teamwork skills
• Be effective at handling multiple tasks
• Be able to quickly adapt to changes
• Ensure mechanical systems comply with safety and quality standards.
• Ensure development of consistent and high-quality project deliverables.
• Able to demonstrate a high standard of professionalism and customer service.
• Meet critical deadlines and demonstrate the ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Stay abreast of relevant industry developments and technology advancements.

Requirements:

• Associates degree in technical drawing or related field or a minimum of 4 years of related trade experience.
• Familiar with mechanical engineering industry standards of practice.
• Within a project team efficiently produce project 3-D models and construction documents of mechanical and piping systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical specifications

Skills/abilities:

• Design Software:
• Autodesk Suite of products; AutoCAD Plant 3D Revit
• Autodesk Plant P&ID experience is a plus
• BIM360 Navisworks and Bluebeam
• Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook
• Ability to read and understand orthographic drawings
• Ability to create 3D models from point cloud scans and Faro software
• Ability to create 2D orthographic drawings from models for communication of a design
• Ability to interpret and ensure conformance to applicable standards and codes as well as company policies and procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to recognize discrepancies

Location: Richardson Texas

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $80000 - $100000USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills experience qualifications and location.

This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race colour religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state/provincial or local laws. Salas OBrien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas OBrien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Required Experience:

IC