Principal Designer Piping Job at Zachry Group in Downers Grove

Overview Join to apply for the Principal Designer Piping role at Zachry Group in Downers Grove Design Center.

Job location : Downers Grove, IL. This position is located at the Zachry Group Design Center.

Responsibilities Complete advanced / complex piping design and equipment layouts in accordance with industry practices using 2D CAD & 3D E3D software and / or other 3D design tools

Ability to write execution plans for large CAPEX and high-complexity projects

Ability to create detailed project schedules and review schedules for multi-discipline projects

Layout brownfield and greenfield facilities with understanding of equipment spacing criteria with respect to industry standards and operational / maintenance access and clearances

Audit and validate adherence to the quality process and workflow of other designers on the project team

Mentor for new and junior designers and drafters

Serve as the technical specialist for team reviews and design reviews on packages

Communicate with the client to identify scope changes

Act as a qualified expert in piping capable of making key technical decisions on a project

Prepare construction documents including General Arrangements, Piping Isometrics, Piping Plans, and Material Take Offs

Prepare design sketches for drafting personnel and create design sketches, layouts, and notes from field walkdowns

Create as-built P&IDs from field walkdowns

Develop stress packages for Stress Engineering, understanding continuations and required details on existing supports, guides, and anchors to protect system flexibility

Understand advanced thermal expansion and basic dynamic stress analysis principles; work with Stress Engineers to optimize layouts on hot lines

Import and navigate laser scan data with LFM

Lead large teams of designers and coordinate day-to-day workflow

Review proposals / RFQs and complete estimates for small and large CAPEX work

Mark up and coordinate vendor document reviews for major and minor equipment and coordinate logistics

Understand standard instrument design and installation requirements and address design / installation challenges

Develop line study 2D drawings to support cost estimates and serve as the basis for detailed design

Understand structural design and its impact on layout and pipe support loads

Initiate conceptual physical design requirements in coordination with supervisors and engineers

Conduct and manage model reviews and collect comments

Check and verify discipline design on projects as a certified checker for medium to higher complexity, including checking equipment design and layouts in E3D

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications 15+ years of experience in design requirements for petrochemical, refining, pharmaceutical, or power plant construction projects

High school diploma or associate degree with drafting courses; bachelor’s degree preferred with design experience

Strong piping design skills per industry standards and codes (API, ASME, PIP, etc.)

Knowledge of expansion joint design and related differences

Knowledge of spring supports and functionality of different engineered supports

Field assignments related to design, constructability, and means / methods on piping installation and fit-up

General knowledge of typical out-of-spec and specialty items in piping systems

Advanced ability to navigate in 3D E3D and Navisworks

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe / Bluebeam, and document control systems

Advanced knowledge of FEL / FEED project execution staged gate process and differences between FEL / FEED and detailed design

Ability to mark up and track master P&ID comments and transpose line list information to drawings / documents

Detailed knowledge of major fixed and rotating equipment

Detailed knowledge of instrumentation design requirements

Understanding of basic NDE / T methods and insulation / coatings basics

Advanced understanding of overall project execution and multi-discipline workflow

Self-starter with initiative and ability to complete deliverables with minimal supervision

Strong attention to detail with ability to prepare design concepts, technical documents, and drawings

Preferred Qualifications Commitment to quality and high work standards; aligns with Zachry Group culture and objectives

Ability to direct and control the complete operation of a project within policies

Appropriate use of confidential information

“Whatever It Takes” attitude and commitment

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Bachelor’s or associate degree preferred

Advanced knowledge of equipment and piping layout across industries

Construction support, mechanical completion, and plant start-up / commissioning experience

Extensive site assignment support experience

Experience with large greenfield and brownfield project execution

Extensive experience with major fixed and rotating equipment and typical instrumentation in the field

Hands-on instrumentation technologies related to piping systems

Physical Demands Employees must communicate in person, via phone, email, video, and software. Position may require visits to maintenance sites and industrial facilities, with mobility and use of PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection, masks / respirators, safety vests, gloves, boots).

Work Environment Work may occur in office, warehouse, or on-site environments with moderate to high noise levels. Job sites may include heavy equipment, materials, and active crews.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Principal Designer. It is not a complete listing of all duties which may be required.

ZACHRY GROUP is dedicated to providing a safe and drug-free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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