Designer - Piping

Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company that provides quality project management, engineering, drafting, and procurement services, as well as provides an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.

Keystone's family of companies include: Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates

Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning Controls & Automation Construction Management Design & Drafting Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process Functional Safety Information Technology Instrumentation On-Site Services Operations & Commissioning Support Procurement Project Management.

Keystone Engineering is currently seeking an experienced Piping Designer for a Geismar Area onsite position.

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Geismar, LA

Work Environment: Office/Sedentary

Travel Requirements: Occasional site visits required.

Essential Functions:

• Seeking a competent design/drafter for a long-term assignment at a client facility in the Geismar, LA area.
• Work full-time onsite within a Capital Projects Team.
• Participate in scope review meetings with engineers, operations, and maintenance staff to determine design package goals and deliverables.
• Generate initial scoping documents to confirm tie-points, routing, and piping specifications & standards needed for the installation.
• Perform project walk-downs and gather field dimensions necessary to produce detailed design packages for construction.
• Develop packages that are accurate and of high quality that include P&ID's, plans, sections, details, and isometrics using AutoCAD.
• Generate Bill of Materials per dimensions, specifications, and quantities needed for procurement.
• Collaborate with project team members on constructability, project schedule, and installation details to insure successful execution of deliverables.
• Projects may entail performing design with civil/structural scope.
• Having background with processing laser scans and 3-D modeling helpful.
• Provide comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective technical input into design.
• Take ownership of all deliverables and review drawings for completeness, overall quality, and adherence to standards.
• Maintain orderly and organized project files.
• Observe all client standards and safety protocols.

Requirements:

• AS Degree from accredited Technical College or University in Drafting Technology.
• 3 - 10 years of design/drafting experience within the mechanical/piping discipline.
• Hands-on skills using AutoCAD and PDF Editing software.
• Autodesk 3D Design Suite experience helpful.
• Understand construction terminology and piping systems.
• Ability to make field trips and obtain information above grade level.
• Strong Written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, creative, organized, and solution advocate.
• Attention to detail.
• TWIC Card needed or ability to obtain.

Experience Preferred:

• Associates Degree in Design/Drafting
  
• Field experience