Position SummaryThe Senior Designer serves as a technical lead for drafting and design efforts on capital projects within a national asphalt manufacturing network. This role develops complex 2D/3D deliverables, leads design coordination, ensures adherence to standards, and supports constructability and field implementation. The Senior Designer plays a key role in project planning, clash resolution, and guiding junior designers.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign Leadership- Lead design efforts for multidisciplinary capex projects, ensuring coordinated, constructible deliverables.
- Develop detailed 2D drawings and 3D models across piping, mechanical, civil/structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
- Review and approve drawings completed by junior designers or external partners.
Technical Expertise- Prepare complex deliverables such as:
- Piping isometrics, GAs, tie-in packages
- Plot plans, equipment layouts, grading/site plans
- Structural steel and foundation details
- Electrical one-lines, conduit routing, grounding, lighting layouts
- P&IDs, loop sheets, instrument wiring, and installation details
- Conduct clash detection, model reviews, and constructability assessments.
- Provide design input based on field experience and industry standards.
Project Execution & Coordination- Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, maintenance teams, and plant operations.
- Integrate vendor drawings, equipment data, and field markups into project models.
- Support project schedules by providing accurate estimates, progress updates, and resource needs.
- Participate in field walkdowns, scope definition, and design support during construction (RFIs, redlines, as-builts).
Standards, Quality, & Document Control- Maintain and enforce drafting/design standards, templates, and CAD best practices.
- Ensure quality control through checking processes and cross-discipline coordination.
- Ensure all design documents adhere to revision control, MOC/PSM-related requirements, and document management practices.
Mentorship & Development- Provide guidance and technical mentorship to entry-level designers and drafters.
- Support onboarding, training, and skill-building for CAD/modeling tools and design practices.
QualificationsEducation: Technical diploma/associate degree in Drafting/Design, Engineering Technology, or related field (Bachelor's degree preferred but not required).
Experience: 7+ years industrial design experience in asphalt, oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, or related manufacturing; 2+ years in a senior/lead design role preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D, SmartPlant, or similar modeling platforms.
- Strong understanding of industrial plant design, constructability considerations, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Ability to interpret engineering specifications, vendor data, and field conditions to drive accurate design solutions.
- Strong communication skills and ability to lead design tasks in a fast-paced project environment.
Come and join the Ergon team! 
