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About Us
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
About this Role
Location: 3500 Colonnade Pkwy Suite 550, Birmingham, AL 35243
We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical & Piping Designer to join our EPC team, supporting power generation and distribution projects such as gas turbines, renewables, BESS, substations, and transmission systems. In this role, you will deliver integrated mechanical and piping designs that are constructible, efficient, and aligned across all engineering disciplines.
What You'll Do
Develop equipment layouts, piping systems, and mechanical designs for power projects.
Create construction-ready documentation including installation drawings, isometrics, support details, general arrangements, and bills of materials.
Prepare Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and support procurement activities.
Conduct field verification and coordinate with client personnel to ensure accurate designs.
Support construction and startup activities by resolving design issues in the field.
Identify and manage scope changes, updating designs as needed.
Collaborate closely with civil, electrical, and other engineering teams to deliver fully integrated solutions.
What You'll Bring
Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting.
7 years of combined mechanical and piping design experience, preferably in EPC projects.
Knowledge of mechanical systems, piping materials, valves, supports, and inline instrumentation.
Familiarity with gas turbines, BESS, substations, transmission systems, and renewables.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit, Inventor, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to interpret vendor drawings and convert them into construction-ready documentation.
Strong understanding of flexibility/stress analysis (a plus).
Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively in virtual, cross-functional teams.
What You'll Get
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of energy infrastructure by designing both the mechanical and piping systems that make complex power projects possible. You will play a critical role in delivering innovative, construction-focused solutions while working alongside a talented EPC team on high-impact projects across the energy sector.#LI-SM1
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.