Burns & McDonnell · 10 hours ago
Senior Piping Designer - Transmission & Distribution
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $160K/yr
13+ years expBurns & McDonnell is a leading firm in engineering and design, seeking a Senior Piping Designer to support and lead various phases of project development. This role involves preparing construction documentation, ensuring design conformance, and training junior designers while managing a diverse portfolio of projects.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Lead a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence and presentation, incorporating various system components, and refining rough sketches. Follow all company, client, and project design and drafting standards
Prepare CAD Procedures at the beginning of each project
Development and delivery of modeled solutions using the 3D integrated system application aligned to the Process Piping discipline
Improving processes and creating initiatives to improve the quality of projects
Preparation of drawings, lists, and other deliverables
Set up and create Isometric drawings in 3D CAD platforms
Ability to create fabrication drawings that would be used by Contractors
Assigning work to other designers
Training other designers
Occasional Field walk-downs
Quality review PFDs and P&IDs from verbal or written description from the design engineer. CAD PFDs & P&IDs using project-directed design software
Preliminarily assign Process line numbers following design specifications
Quality Review Plan drawings, Isometric drawings, Plot plan, etc
Participate in Site layout discussions
Quality review basic formulas, principles and practices, and use acquired knowledge of fundamental concepts and practices pertaining to the piping discipline
Lead drawing planning, development, and production work, including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity
Evaluate designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects for quality assurance
Approve reports, drawings, and tests to plan and lead design projects to meet deliverables
Approve design codes and specifications related to design requirements
Lead production of design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines
Compute calculations for layouts, equipment, wiring diagrams, and schematics under the direction of the engineer
Incorporate schedules, budgets, and project criteria into piping design and layouts for project financial goals
Responsible for the quality review of all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner
Train, mentor, and develop less experienced drafting, detailing and design staff members
Be able to Lead Model Reviews with Clients through Navisworks in an efficient and professional manner
Participate in marketing and client development meetings
Responsible for the piping design QA/QC process
Create/ Modify CADWorx and Plant 3D Specifications
Create ISO, plan, and other drawing templates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and 13 years of related experience required
Or Associate's Degree and 14 years of related experience required
Or 15 years of progressive detailing and design experience required
Expert understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables
Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs
Expert ability to utilize 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings
Expert knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems
Expert knowledge in the theory and practices of the assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks
Work collaboratively with others, including but not limited to clients, Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers in a multi-disciplinary project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Benefits
Insurance
Disability
Time off
Wellness programs
Paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement program
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Leslie Duke
Chief Executive Officer
Alissa Schuessler
Chief Financial Officer
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