What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete designs of mechanical/piping assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This level is expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex mechanical/piping assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards

• Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.

• Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.

• Developing the design and drafting of complex piping drawings given basic information such as P&ID’s, GA’s, piping specifications, equipment drawings, etc.

• Performing field design work to ascertain current conditions, locate new systems, communicate with client personnel and assist in construction.

• Ability to perform survey/measurement tasks for existing equipment and piping.

• Preparing material take-offs from piping sketches for construction estimates.

• Planning and managing your site design activities for optimum results.

• On-site assistance during startup.

• Preparing man-hour estimates for your activities.

• Providing technical guidance to less experienced drafting personnel in the department.

• Coordinating work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.

• Producing mechanical/piping installation specifications with engineering review and approval.

• Complete understanding of the skills and experience required to perform design functions

Ideal Background

Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.

Certification: Certification is not required at this level.

Experience: This position requires 4 years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.

• Knowledge and application of piping materials.

• Design of moderately complex process and utility piping systems, especially those systems unique to the industry being served.

• Knowledge and application of piping supports and restraints.

• Flexibility analysis of piping system for simple systems. Able to coordinate with pipe stress engineer for complex systems

• Knowledge of good design practices for sizing all piping systems.

• Selection of piping specialty items with the aid of engineering specialists.

• Drafting of P&ID’s and GA’s.

• Provide review of vendor equipment and in-line instruments from a piping perspective.

• Familiarity with specifications (ASTM, ASME, ANSI, etc.) and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.

• Ability to create accurate mechanical/piping installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.

• Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.

• Knowledge and understanding of schedule and budget constraints and information requirements for the production of all mechanical/piping deliverables.

• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.

• Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.

• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.

• Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.

• Proficient in Aveva 3D and MicroStation/AutoCAD

• Working knowledge of Bluebeam and Truview

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Good presentation skills.

• Ability to work in cross discipline teams directly with project managers.

• Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed and able to provide interoffice execution support under general supervision. Interoffice execution leadership skills are developing.

• Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.

• Able to navigate in a chemical manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

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Hargrove Culture

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.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.