What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Piping Engineer or Designer position at Nexus Engineering Group?
The Senior Piping Engineer or Designer is responsible for initiating and developing engineering drawings through completion for assigned projects in conformance with the client requirements, applicable codes, and design criteria established by the project’s discipline engineers. Engineers apply Computer Aided Design (CAD) techniques to generate and interpret engineering designs in support of assigned projects. A significant amount of the design work is done in 3D software. Piping Engineer reports to the Piping Discipline Manager.
\n- Develops complex engineering drawings under minimal supervision.
- Applies a expert level of understanding within a specific discipline.
- Understands codes, permits, and software applications related to the discipline.
- Fully understands the process of preparing designs and drawings using project specifications and discipline, including associated written and verbal instructions in accordance with established design practices, standards, and procedures.
- Understands the engineer’s process of performing and verifying design calculations to support the overall project design.
- Understands the discipline’s equipment and material lists.
- Understands the purpose and use of vendor documents and reviews discipline supplier documents for accuracy. Can also review other discipline’s supplier documents.
- Organizes the 3D models and conducts internal and external 3D review meetings.
- Knowledge of cost estimating methods; can perform material take-offs for the discipline.
- Understands discipline’s materials costs and concept of cost analysis and forecasting.
- Understands the project change control process and can identify a potential change.
- Provides technical guidance to less experienced design staff.
- 10 years of piping design experience
- Associate Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent. (BS Degree Preferred)
- Proficient in basic computer functions required to perform 3-D CAD design work. (software: AutoCAD Plant 3D, BIM/Revit, Navisworks, Inventor)
- Proficient in field investigations and measurements.
- Expert in working with piping isometric drawings and creating engineering and construction packages.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (software: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of Industry Standards such as API, ASME, ASTM, PIP
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Why Nexus?
Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and design success, Nexus stands out as the firm of choice for those valuing integrity and expertise.
At Nexus, you will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment, making it a place where you’ll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity, dedication, and relentless focus on achieving client goals.
Nexus Engineering Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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