Looking for a new opportunity as a Piping Designer? We are seeking a Piping Designer to join our team in Benicia, CA. In this role you will work in a schedule driven environment where timing is a critical function. As a member of the piping department you will work in a collaborative, multi-discipline environment and spend majority of your time in the field performing verifications.

Compensation: $130,000- $170,000 *anticipated annual salary may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications and internal peer equity. The pay range listed for this position is based on the anticipated base compensation at the time of the posting.

Move Forward with Eichleay 

Do you enjoy providing support to multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and project delivery professionals? Would you describe yourself as passionate about producing quality work? Do you prefer a work environment that includes collaborating with project teams, supporting brownfield projects and spending time in the field? 

As a Piping Designer at Eichleay you will review brownfield site conditions, assist in laser scanning (if applicable), handle MOC PSI updates, inspection drawing updates, review piping specifications, develop drawings in AutoCAD, prepare piping isometrics, plan elevation drawings and bills of materials. You will participate in project meetings, and interface with other disciplines that are working on the project. This position may coordinate the work of other assigned designers and drafters and is responsible for reviewing and checking assigned work to meet quality standards.

This position is an onsite position where the projects are typically small to medium size brownfield projects in the client facility. Globally, Eichleay performs full-service EPC work with clients in the refining, chemical, life sciences, pharmaceutical and food/beverage industries and perform all scale of projects. 

Additional Responsibilities & Expectations: 

• Prepares drawings and layouts, specifications, technical calculations, charts and graphs, cost estimates, and bills of materials.
• Responsible for developing piping construction packages that include orthographic layout, isometrics, plans, sections, elevations, bill of materials, line list, tie in list, and inspection drawings.
• May be responsible for developing designs for complete and complex engineering systems, structures and plant arrangements.
• Coordinate and consult with discipline design leads and client engineering team.
• Coordinate with Site Lead to provide estimate of hours for design and drafting for each project assigned.
• Responsible to track hours for each project assigned and communicate delays, discovery work, scope changes, etc. to Site Lead.
• Perform research and review of existing documentation of piping systems that will be worked on as part of the project.
• May be responsible for review of vendor drawings and specifications.
• Responsible for field verifications of existing installations to develop optimal routing, locate tie in locations, and verify that the design does not clash with existing or new elements.
• Demonstrates awareness and commitment to health, safety and environmental issues.
• Receives minimal supervision on unusual or difficult problems, and general review of all aspects or work.
• Reviews and checks calculations, design models, drawings and design documents for quality, accuracy, neatness, functionality, and satisfactory completion.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates own work as well as work of assigned designers and drafters.
• Plans and executes the presentation of arrangements in graphic form or in 2D drawings or detailed scale models.
• Consistently achieves goals, delivers quality and accurate work and meets timelines.
• Effectively interacts with all levels of employees, clients and vendors.
• Strong customer focus with commitment to building enduring relationships that yield customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Ability to deal with change and demonstrate flexibility as required.
• Adheres to required processes and embraces opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Must be a self-starter, resourceful, and able to work at high level with little supervision. 

Job Requirements: 

• 5 years of in-plant refinery piping design experience or 8 years of piping design for petrochemical industry clients from the office. 
• Experience working on “brownfield” projects.
• Ability to read and understand P&ID’s and PFD’s.
• Understanding of the importance of obtaining eyes-on field verified data.
• Fundamental understanding of refinery piping components, related materials, weld procedures and testing, pipe stress, ASME B31.3, basic pressure vessel code, connections to pumps, exchangers, and other equipment, and related API codes.
• Experience participating in constructability reviews with field construction contractors, as well as refinery operations personnel.
• Experience executing project design work from initial design phase through construction and start-up phase.
• Willingness to modify personal work schedule to accommodate occasional short-notice refinery urgencies.
• Understanding of cost and schedule impacts when even minor design errors are encountered in the field.
• Knowledge of API, ASME and ANSI standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD including proficiency in 2D orthographic and isometric piping design. Experience with CadWorks or other 3D design software is a plus.
• Experience in working with multiple discipline projects
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Ability to be badged for a process safety management governed facility which requires in depth drug screening.

All opportunities with Eichleay will require authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship. Positions will require in-person interactions and may require working onsite in an office or field environment. This position is subject to federally mandated drug/alcohol testing. Candidates applying to Eichleay must have the ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities. This will require in-depth drug screening for all positions. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to perform site walk downs which may involve climbing stairs and ladders to reach elevated platforms.
• Must be able occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.
• This is an onsite position and remote work is not authorized by the client.
• Job will be performed onsite in a production facility. Conditions will vary, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.

Why Eichleay?

For over 140 years, Eichleay companies have developed a wide range of project delivery expertise. This legacy continues today with Eichleay, Inc. which specializes in the design and construction of industrial process, manufacturing, life science, and high technology facilities.

Join a dynamic organization with insight fueled by experience, solutions powered by practicality, relationships built by listening and trust earned through results. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.