Burns & McDonnell

Senior Piping Designer - Water (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell$85K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field and 13 years of related experience required.
  • Or, Associate Degree and 14 years of related experience required.
  • Or, 15 years of progressive detailing and design experience required.
  • Expert understanding of design software like AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel for deliverables.
  • Expert ability to utilize 2D and 3D applications in engineering drawings.
  • Expert knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems.
  • Proficient in collaborative work within multi-discipline teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead various project phases including planning, evaluations, and design documentation.
  • Conduct quality reviews of PFDs and P&IDs based on input from design engineers.
  • Oversee production work including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations.
  • Evaluate project sketches and mark-ups for quality assurance oversight.
  • Approve design reports and documents to ensure project deliverables are met.
  • Manage the production of design drawings within the scope and budget constraints.
  • Mentor and train junior staff in drafting and design processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead diverse projects for various clients.
  • Engagement in client development and marketing initiatives.
  • Professional development through training and mentorship opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-disciplinary teams.
Full Job Description
Description

A Senior Piping Designer will lead various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, design documents for proposals, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of construction documentation and piping plans as part of a project team. This position will lead various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.
  • Lead a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence and presentation, incorporating various system components, and refining rough sketches. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
  • Quality review PFDs and P&IDs from verbal or written description from the design engineer.
  • Quality review basic formulas, principles and practices, and use acquired knowledge of fundamental concepts and practices pertaining to the piping discipline.
  • Lead drawing, planning, development, and production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
  • Evaluate designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects for quality assurance.
  • Approve reports, drawings, and tests to plan and lead design projects to meet deliverables.
  • Approve design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
  • Lead production of design drawings within scope, budget, and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
  • Compute calculations for layouts, equipment, wiring diagrams, and schematics under the direction of the engineer.
  • Incorporate schedules, budgets, and project criteria into piping design and layouts for project financial goals.
  • Responsible for the quality review of all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
  • Train, mentor, and develop less experienced drafting, detailing, and design staff members.
  • Participate in marketing and client development meetings
  • Responsible for the piping design QA/QC process.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field and 13 years of related experience required.
  • Or, Associate Degree and 14 years of related experience required.
  • Or, 15 years of progressive detailing and design experience required.
  • Expert understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
  • Expert ability to utilize 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
  • Expert knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems.
  • Expert knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
  • Work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to, clients, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 263429

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #WTR

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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