Mechanical/Piping Designer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,000 Teammates across the US, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.  

Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients. 

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business. 

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.  Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is preferred.

Certification: Certification is not required at this level.

Experience: This position requires 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in Mechanical/Piping drafting and design. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal customers and outside resources
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Maintenance and capital projects experience
• Willingness to take direction from various parties: Lead Pipe Designer, Project Engineers, Contractors, Operations.
• Self-manage site access credentials and required safety training through various entities: HASC, ISTC, DISA, TWIC, and Air Products.
• Role model within construction and safety functions:
• High ethical standards - unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements
• Basic understanding of the process technologies employed at APCI facilities in region

Job Scope: The Pipe Designer in the organization works at the direction of the Project Engineers and Lead Pipe Designer in the group while consulting with the local operations teams, the customers. The Pipe Designer is responsible for ensuring all designs produced are accurate, can be safely executed, follow all Air Products pipe specifications and standards and do not introduce any inherent safety risks. The Pipe Designer is responsible for communicating with the Project Engineers on what open items need to be resolved so that design can progress. The Pipe Designer is responsible for raising any design concerns to the Project Engineers for escalation.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Develop designs that can be safely executed and follow all Air Products specifications and standards.
• Responsible for deliverables associated with all phases of the project lifecycle including: simple sketches, conceptual models, BOM for budgetary pricing, issue for bid quality isometrics, issue for construction quality isometrics, 3D model when appropriate.
• Drafting P&ID’s for all phases of the project. Hand mark-ups are not acceptable to provide to operations team.
• Responsible for learning documentation system and uploading final project documents at completion of work.
• Utilize accepted software and programs to develop design: Microstation V8i, Smart Plant 3D, Microsoft Office Suite. Experience designing in Smart Plant 3D is preferred.
• The use of programs not provided by the company is strictly prohibited.
• Provide support for field activities at the request of the Project Engineers.
• Incorporate feedback from relevant parties into design ensuring customer is satisfied and scope is clear to contractors.
• Conduct shop visits during pre-fabrication to ensure constructed spool match isometrics. Witness off-site hydrotests as needed.
• Beyond mechanical design, responsible for calling out the following requirements: insulation, NDE, coatings, ASME code.
• Ability to segregate pre-fabrication scope from field executed scope with the goal of minimizing the quantity of field welds.
• Ability to work and communicate with technical experts outside the group – Pressure Systems, Process Engineers, Stress Engineers, Manual and Control Valve Experts.
• Ability to meet agree upon deadlines set by Regional Lead and Project Engineers; communicate ahead of time if deadlines cannot be reached.
• While on-site, expected to follow all safety requirements, work with contractors to ensure safe work practices are being followed, conduct safety audits and coach others on safety best practices.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

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