Associate Engineer-Piping Design Engineer

Job Summary

Functions in an engineering technician capacity. Under general direction, modify or create deliverables and may perform assignments of a design nature by applying basic engineering principles and established design practices to develop moderately complex design concepts. Provide technical guidance and may provide direction to other engineering professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare design drawings, including pipe routing drawings, P&ID’s and pipe support drawings.
• Performs piping design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records in Power Plant
• Apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables
• Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation
• Capable of handling difficult technical assignments on piping design and can provide technical guidance to other professionals
• May review the deliverables of others and provide mentoring and leadership
• May define work assignments and maintain schedules and may support field activities
• May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a Piping Design Area
• Conduct self-checks of created drawings, sketches, and related data to proactively identify factors that may negatively affect final product
• Work independently of engineers but confer with engineers and other designers for design concept interpretation. Support engineers with any changes to drawings
• Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes follow Black and Veatch’s policies and procedures
• Review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables and design inputs in order to ensure consistency
• Proactively applies Black and Veatch Quality Program to deliverables
• Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
• Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project
• Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external client's main interests and drivers #LI-RK1

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Mechanical engineering or related engineering fields.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience on Piping Design
• Experience in Pipe Routing for Power Plant projects or related projects.
• 5 years of 3D design experience in a technical software platform such as SmartPlant 3D, AVEVA E3D or AutoCAD Plant3D, if familiar with Bentley Tools, Open Plant Modeler, MicroStation, AutoCAD and Navisworks will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Adobe/Bluebeam, and Document Control Systems.
• Good Command in English both speaking and writing
• Good communication skills and personal presence for internal and external client interactions
• Willingness to travel and multi-task to meet tight timelines while working independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Learning on the Fly
• Problem Solving
• Written Communications
• Drive For Results
• Informing/Listening
• Dealing with Ambiguity  
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline. 
• Basic knowledge of EPC Infrastructure (Power Plant, Utilities, Renewable etc.) or Oil GAS
• Be able to work at construction site in assignment as necessary

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