Design Technician - Piping Designer - Military veterans preferred

Position Summary:

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? At Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC), we are dedicated to providing innovative solutions and exceptional services. We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission of creating sustainable and impactful solutions for our clients and communities.  At PEC, we pride ourselves on fostering a positive work culture that values the well-being of our employees. Our supportive environment encourages collaboration, respect, and professional growth. We offer a vibrant team atmosphere and comprehensive benefits packages.

The Piping Designer will be responsible for applying technical skills to multiple projects. Working with other design disciplines internally and externally to develop engineering solutions for PEC’s Clients. The Piping Designer will ensure the project plan deliverables are prepared timely and cost effectively in accordance with PEC’s standards. This position utilizes BIM/CAD software.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with engineering design and coordinate with other design staff for construction documents and specification production
• Complete design tasks for associated design projects. Tasks include but are not limited to design, drafting, calculations and cost estimating
• Assist with design computations
• Use experience, education, and judgement to make informed decisions. Retain knowledge and build on previous experiences to increase capabilities in breadth and complexity
• Organize multiple projects and tasks and complete them in a timely manner, on schedule, and per PEC Standards
• Organize project information and drawing files, in a manner that is accessible and understandable for current and future use
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with the Design Team, to complete design tasks on numerous projects
• Review project submittals for compliance with design checklists and drafting standards

• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion

• Prepare material take-offs including pipe, fittings, valves, as required to support the project.
• Perform layout rules specific to piping design including but not limited to distance between runs, position of welds, supports, valves and opening.
• Develop the design and drafting of complex piping drawings given basic information such as P&IDs, general arrangements, piping specifications, equipment arrangement drawings.
• Coordinates with and take direction from the Project/Piping Engineer and other design disciplines to resolve issues and coordination of design.
• Develop piping models including studies and layouts.
• Create piping transpositions and manual material take-offs
• Review vendor and in-house coordination drawings to ensure compliance with project and standards requirements
• Review and check bill of material reports extracted from the model

 Special Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Able to extract reports from modeling software.
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge and skill in determining project requirements
• Strong work ethic
• Experience with computer aided drafting and modeling using industry accepted software
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
• Must have advanced computer and applications knowledge
• Meet and understand critical deadlines, through efficient time management and effective communication
• Understanding relevant design tasks for coordination with other disciplines
• Proficient with division applicable drafting and modeling software applications
• Occasional travel to job sites.
• Must comply with all DISA testing and be in good standing, comply with all client safety standards and obtain TWIC credentials.

 Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Preferred Technical Degree

 License and Certification:

• Certificate in CAD software is preferred

Work Environment:

PEC values a healthy work-life balance, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar items. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N/A): 

• N/A

PEC is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.