Job Description
Piping Principal Designer-Greenville, SC
**VAS OFFERS MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF, MATCHING 401K**
**PER DIEM IF ELIGIBLE**
The purpose of this position is to provide essential technical knowledge and perform design work as described below. This position serves as an Area Lead Designer or staff designer performing assignments of advanced complexity.
Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Design Supervisor, serve as an Area Lead Designer providing guidance/supervision to designers
Prepare and check designs of advanced complexity utilizing 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools
Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients
Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines
Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations
Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including review of vendor submittals
Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes
Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required
Associate degree in related technical field of study and minimum fifteen (15) years ofwork-related experience
Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards
Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Significant experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on large industrial projects
Proficiency executing large engineering projects utilizing 3D modeling and 2D CADD automation tools in a multi-discipline environment
Discipline Specific Job Requirements
Read, interpret, and generate design drawings with minimal input from a member of the engineering staff
Prepare 3D layouts and/or schematics for conceptual and detailed designs of advanced complexity
Background and experience must include drafting/designer experience in engineering fields, such as piping, electrical, mechanical, structural, communications, architectural, fire protection or civil
Proficiency in computer aided design utilizing Bentley MicroStation with demonstrated experience to originate and produce drawings with minimum supervision required
Proficiency in 3D modeling using Intergraph Smart3D (S3D) with minimum 3 years of experience
Produce and check complex piping drawings including plot plans, piping plans, isometrics and sketches
Provide assistance to construction and pipe fabrication personnel
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1
Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
Practical field experience
EPC project experience for the following industries:
U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency
Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program
Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology
Knowledge of piping components, commercial availability and cost of materials
Working knowledge of and ability to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID), other discipline drawings and vendor equipment documentation
Advanced knowledge of:
o --Intergraph SmartPlant Review software
o --Piping design requirements (equipment arrangement, piping layout, stress requirements, and material requirements)
Working knowledge of and ability to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID), update master P&ID and pipe line list
Job Tags
Daily paid, For subcontractor, Local area