Title: Designer

Division: Midstream

LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.

Summary: Creates mechanical, structural, and piping conceptual designs for gas and liquid stations and miscellaneous oil and gas infrastructure using 2-D and 3-D CAD Systems. 

General Responsibilities:

• Models, details, documents, and verifies mechanical, structural, piping, and systems
• Creates 3-D models, depicts relationship of component and parts; identifies dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances, and materials
• Ensures quality of drawings according to department and company standards
• Analyzing the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems; recommending possible solutions or alternate construction; modifying drawings as required; may confer with engineers to resolve issues
• Prepares Bills of Material relative to design documentation
• Requires use of computers, proficient using 3-D CAD design; proficient using complete Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), proficient with email system, Microsoft Outlook preferred; strong creative ability to design and develop mechanical, structural, and piping design
• Meets any and all deadlines as required by the project schedule

Required Education/Licenses:

• Associates Degree or Technical School Training in ME, Computer-Aided Design Technology or related field
• 5 years designing and documenting mechanical, structural, piping, equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong creative ability to design and develop mechanical, structural, and piping systems
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Experience in related industry
• Working knowledge in-plant piping, pipeline, or onshore oil and gas
• Familiarity with any of the following tools: AutoCAD, Plant Space Design, ISOGEN, CADWorx
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills 

Additional Experience A Plus But Not Required:

• Knowledge of importing survey data and reading file notes
• Knowledge of reading pipeline/utility alignment sheets
• Experience in creating pipeline plans and profile drawings
• Experience in using AutoCAD Civil 3D