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Principal Designer Piping
Zachry Group
Lead complex piping design and oversee multidisciplinary project execution.
5d ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Downers Grove, IL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
10,001 Employees
Service Specialisms
Turnkey engineering
Construction
Maintenance
Turnaround services
Fabrication services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Chemicals
Power Generation
Manufacturing
Industrial
Refining
Food and Agriculture
Pulp and Paper
Role
What you would be doing
piping design
design sketches
construction docs
design checking
design review
stress packages
- Prepare design sketches for use by drafting personnel
- Serve as mentor for new and junior designers and drafters
- Prepare construction documents which includes General Arrangements, Piping Isometrics, Piping Plans, Material Take Offs
- Create design sketches, layouts, and notes from field walkdowns
- Check and verify the discipline design on projects as a certified checker medium to higher complexity projects including ability to check equipment design and layouts in E3D using advanced field constructability and knowledge of fabrications means/methods
- Serve as the technical specialist for team reviews and design reviews on packages.
- Complete advanced/complex Piping Design and Equipment Layouts in accordance with Industry Practices using 2D CAD & 3D E3D Software and/or other 3D Design software
- Comply and understand Zachry Group’s culture and philosophies including all business objectives and goals.
- Develop stress packages to submit to Stress Engineering, with understanding on continuations and required details on existing supports, guides, anchors, etc. impact system flexibility
- Initiate conceptual physical design requirements in coordination with appropriate responsible supervisors and engineers
What you bring
e3d
navisworks
bluebeam
bachelor
leadership
15+ years
- Ability to clearly communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing
- Ability to converse with the Client and identify scope change
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare design concepts, technical documents, and drawings
- Construction Support, Mechanical Completion, and Plant Start up and Commissioning Experience
- Extensive experience working with major fixed and rotating equipment and typical instrumentation in the field.
- Advanced ability to navigate in 3D E3D model and Navisworks
- Understanding of structural design and requirements and impact to layout and pipe support loads
- General knowledge of typical out of spec and specialty items associated with piping systems.
- Ability to review new proposals/RFQs and complete estimates for small and large caps work
- Ability to develop line study 2D drawings to develop hand take off MTOs to support cost estimates and to serve as the basis for detailed design.
- Understanding of basic NDE/T means/methods as well as basic knowledge of insulation and coatings
- Detailed knowledge of and key design requirements of instrumentation
- Advanced understanding of and experience working “hands on” with various instrumentation technologies associated with piping systems
- Extensive site assignment support experience
- Advanced knowledge on FEL/FEED project execution staged gate process including understanding differences on execution between early FEL/FEED and detailed design.
- Ability to audit and validate the adherence to the Quality process and workflow of other designers on the project team
- 15+ years of experience and knowledge in the design requirements for respective discipline as they apply to petrochemical, refining, pharmaceutical, or power plant construction projects
- Bachelor or Associate degree preferred
- Ability to write execution plans for large caps and high complexity projects.
- Basic ability to import and use/navigate a laser scan with LFM.
- Knowledge of expansion joint design and associated differences with respect to types of expansion joints.
- Served in several field assignment specific to design, constructability, and means/methods on piping installation and fit up.
- Possess understanding of more advanced thermal expansion and basic dynamic Stress analysis principals required when doing preliminary layout and work with Stress Engineers to optimize layouts on hot lines
- Ability to layout brownfield and greenfield facilities with understanding of equipment spacing criteria with respect to industry standards and operational/maintenance access and clearances
- Ability to lead large teams of designers and coordinate all required day to day workflow
- High school diploma or Associates Degrees with drafting courses; Bachelor’s Degree preferred with design experience
- Advanced understanding of the overall Project Execution and Multi-Discipline project workflow and execution.
- Knowledge of spring supports and functionality including differences between types of engineered supports.
- Able to mark up and track master P&ID comments and ability to transpose line list information to drawings/documents
- Self-starter with initiative and ability to complete deliverables and tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to direct and control the complete operation of a project, guided by precedent and within the limits of established policies.
- Advanced experience marking up and coordinating vendor document review for major and minor equipment and coordinate logistics on the vendor document review process
- Serve as a qualified expert in Piping capable of making key technical decisions on a project
- Ability to create detailed project schedules and review schedules for multi-discipline projects.
- Strong Piping Design skills in accordance with several Industry standards and codes (API, ASME, PIP, etc.)
- Advanced knowledge on equipment and piping layout in several industries.
- Conduct and run model reviews, including ability to collect and manage comments
- Detailed knowledge of major types of fixed equipment and rotating equipment
- Advanced understanding on standard instrument design and installation requirements and differences in technology with ability to navigate those design and installation challenges without supervision.
- Ability to create as built P&IDs from field walkdowns
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Adobe/Bluebeam, and Document Control Systems.
- Large greenfield and brownfield project execution support
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Company
Overview
Founded 1924
Year Established
The company was established in 1924 and has grown into a multi-generational firm.
100+ Years
Project Experience
With over a century of experience, it deploys proprietary digital delivery systems to control cost and schedule.
Hundreds of Units
Engineers Built
The group's engineering arm has built hundreds of processing units, including landmark facilities.
60+ Sites
Maintenance Division Serves
Its maintenance and turnaround division serves more than 60 large refineries and petrochemical sites worldwide.
- It executes turnkey EPC and maintenance projects—from refinery revamps and petrochemical plants to power stations and ag-processing facilities.
- The group’s engineering arm has built hundreds of processing units, including landmark olefins and polyethylene facilities.
- It has played a lead role in thermal power, nuclear, and renewables including hydrogen, solar, biomass, and carbon capture programs.
- Notably, it self-performs fabrication and fieldwork using a highly tenured craft workforce, often spanning multiple generations.
- Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, the firm operates major regional centers in energy-rich areas like the Gulf Coast and Northeast.
- Safety First: We prioritize safety above all else.
- Integrity: We adhere to the highest ethical standards.
- Excellence: We strive for excellence in everything we do.
- Collaboration: We work together to achieve the best outcomes.
- Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and results.
- Innovation: We continuously improve and adapt to meet challenges.
- Respect: We treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Net Zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by the year 2050, demonstrating long-term environmental responsibility.
- Fostering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued.
- Initiating training and development programs focused on inclusion.
- Gender representation across various levels, with a commitment to improving gender balance in leadership roles.
- Regular assessment of diversity metrics and goals.
- Promoting equal opportunities for advancement and personal growth.
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