Principal Designer Piping

Zachry Group is currently accepting applications for a Principal Piping Designer to join our office in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Principal Piping Designer will be responsible in the design office for leading design tasks of the assigned projects based on specific and detailed instructions received from the assigned supervisor as to the required tasks and results expected.

• 15+ years of experience and knowledge in the design requirements for respective discipline they apply to petrochemical, refining, pharmaceutical, or power plant construction projects
• High school diploma or associate’s degrees with drafting courses; bachelor’s degree preferred with design experience
• Strong Piping Design skills in accordance with several Industry standards and codes (API, ASME, PIP, etc.)
• SME on project change and change management
• SME on complex schedule development with respect to precursor and successors and resource loading.
• Advanced knowledge of expansion joint design and associated differences with respect to types of expansion joints.
• Advanced knowledge of spring supports and functionality including differences between types of engineered supports.
• Served in several field assignment specific to design, constructability, and means/methods on piping installation and fit up.
• Advanced ability and understanding of recognizing project change and basic understanding of change management procedure with ability to translate to engineering change notices
• SME level resource capable of supporting the development all details associated with piping as it pertains to cost estimates.
• Includes some general experience associated with risk assessments, risk registers, and developing a contingency basis for piping and project execution on large capital projects.
Advanced understanding of complex project planning and forecasting with more advanced knowledge and experience using earned value and managing rules of credit.

Physical Demands

Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. May be required to lift, carry and move objects safely.

Work Environment

Employee will work in multiple environments including an office, warehouse and in a trailer or building on construction sites. On construction sites, noise levels will be moderate to high. Job sites may contain the following: light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking. Noise levels vary and may include bells, whistles, and alarms.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Senior Piping Designer position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

Zachry Group is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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