Senior Mechanical Designer

Company Introduction

Waldron Engineering & Construction, Inc. is a consulting engineering and construction management firm specializing in the design, engineering, construction, commissioning and testing of energy generation and utility distribution facilities. Founded in 1992, we have over thirty years of experience delivering comprehensive electrical and thermal energy solutions to premier clients in the higher education, health care, pharmaceutical research, military facility, and heavy industrial market spaces.

The Opportunity

Waldron Engineering and Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to join its consulting team in the energy industry. This position is for a highly motivated individual who is interested in taking on a leading role in project coordination while also performing production design and drafting tasks on industrial power distribution and generation projects.

The successful candidate in this position will collaborate with a team of multi-discipline engineers and designers to develop comprehensive mechanical design documents for Combined Heat & Power (CHP) plants, campus and/or district energy systems, municipal scale power generation facilities and renewable energy facilities. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the creation of plant layout and installation drawings for mechanical equipment and process systems. The role requires in-depth knowledge of industrial process piping and ductwork design, equipment layout, and the ability to coordinate design development with other disciplines.

The role also requires an extensive understanding of drawing development and graphic information presentation, experience with conceptualizing a complete set of design documents for a project, and a proven ability to identify and convey the salient design points required by contractors who will utilize these drawings to build new facilities.

Experience with construction support and review of field conditions is also strongly desired for this position. The ability to visit project sites, obtain key dimensional information and translate this information into design documents is an asset in this position, as well as the ability to assist contractors with implementation of the design and troubleshooting of field conditions.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Utilizes AutoCAD 2D and 3D, AutoCAD Plant3D, Revit, Navisworks, and other applicable CAD software to create engineering design drawings for different types of Energy related projects including the following:
  • Process & Instrument Diagrams
  • Piping Plans, Sections, and Isometrics
  • Ductwork Plans, Sections and Details
  • Installation Details for pumps, fans, instrumentation, control valves, etc.
  • 3D Equipment Location Plans and General Arrangement Drawings.
  • Pipe and Duct Support Details
• Review engineering submittals from equipment vendors and incorporate them into project drawings.
• Coordinate with system engineers to ensure design assumptions for hydraulics, pipe stress, thermal expansion, and other considerations are captured in the design.
• Coordinate with other internal discipline designers to achieve a successful project delivery.
• Coordinate with external consultants and vendors on design topics.

Desired Experience Level

7 or more years of process piping and/or power piping and plant design

Skills Required

• AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Navisworks
• Revit experience a plus
• MS Office
• Development of Plan, Elevation, Section and Detail drawings for equipment and piping
• Strong Written and Verbal Technical Communications
• Strong attention to detail

Ideal Candidate Will Have Knowledge Of:

• Principles of Process Plant Layout
• Types of process equipment such as pumps, heat exchangers, control valves, etc.
• Pipe Routing
• Duct routing
• Pipe Support Design
• Piping system fabrication, construction and installation.
• Basic concepts of construction processes related to equipment and piping installation.

Required Education

AS or BS in a related field

FLSA Status of the Position

Non-Exempt

Other Requirements

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship of any kind now and in the future.

Willingness to travel 0-3 weeks per year

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