Senior Process Piping Designer

Description

• Monitor and oversee drafting and design plans to ensure quality control and contract compliance; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
• Engage in occasional contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project drafting and design support review.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only Drafting/Design Support resource on a project or assist in overseeing Drafting/Design Support activities for projects of a moderate/large scope and complexity.
• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineer.
• Working in a team environment with minimal direction to develop process piping models, equipment arrangements, field verification responsibilities on established sites and sites in construction, and QA responsibilities of process piping design deliverables.
• Apply analytical techniques and software to solve more larger-scale and complex engineering issues on projects, or to modify or redesign existing designs in accordance with project standards and specifications.
• Use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and work closely with engineers to resolve design details or discrepancies, and to prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision on projects of moderate- to large-scale, complexity, and/or scope.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level drafting and design support staff.
• Follows standard practices to provide technical design assistance and guidance that accounts for the proper illustration, fit form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance and quantity calculations, while ensuring the construction and maintainability of designs according to design standard specifications and code requirements.
• May attend pre-construction meetings and answer questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work; occasionally leading tasks and Drafting/Design Support staff on technical assignments.

Requirements

• 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in design / drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• 3D modeling design experience using Hexagon CADWorx or Hexagon Smartplant
• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Power plant / refinery field experience
• Knowledge of process piping design, standards and specifications.
• Coordination model experience with Navisworks
• Highly proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• CADWorx Administrative Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in closely related discipline or 7+ years of equivalent experience.
• Remain current in latest drafting and design support knowledge, techniques, and practices.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Organizational experience with P&IDs, orthographics, isometrics, general arrangements and related detail drawings.
• SmartPlant3d Administrative Experience

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance