What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at Lorenz Engineering, a division of The Salem Group?
Mechanical Designer
Birmingham, AL
The Mechanical Designer-Piping SR 3 position requires 20 years of related experience.
About the Role
Job responsibilities include providing 3D Piping/equipment designs for retrofit, environmental and new generation projects.
Responsibilities
- Producing 2D orthographic and isometric drawings, P&IDs, pipe support designs and 3D models.
- Working with engineers and other designers of various disciplines to ensure safe, effective and efficient designs.
- Knowing applicable codes and standards and applying them in work situations.
- Gathering field data to support development of deliverables.
- Preparing material take-offs, sizing and selection of piping components.
- Leading multi-discipline technical teams on a project.
- Review and development of general arrangements.
Required Skills
- Intermediate design experience in mechanical piping systems and design related to the new construction and/or retrofit of power generation facilities (or other similar heavy industrial facilities).
- Proficient in using 3D modeling tools for piping system layout and designs.
- AutoPLANT and/or AVEVA design tool experience desired.
- Experience in production of 2D orthographic and isometric drawings, P&IDs, pipe supports and 3D piping and equipment models.
- Experience checking design drawings and documents.
- Experience preparing material take-offs.
- Demonstrated technical background in basic piping construction techniques, practices and concepts.
- Pipe/material selection and valve selection knowledge.
- Highly efficient in multi-concurrent large projects.
- Able to work with minimal instruction and guidance.
- Self-motivated and a good team player.
- Good organizational skills.
- Experience with construction support.
- Experience with reviewing and developing general arrangements.
- The ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or vendors.
Preferred Skills
- Driving Required
- PPE: Hard hat, Safety glasses and steeled toed boots.
Lorenz Engineering Benefit Summary
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