Mechanical/Piping Designer IV

Who We Are

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,000 Teammates across the US, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

Hargrove's key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Hargrove. We're happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of complex mechanical/piping assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. Work at this level requires extensive progressive experience in mechanical/piping design, involves applying advanced design techniques and analysis and a willingness to lead a design effort. This work will be performed under general supervision.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.

• Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.

• Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.

• Developing the design and drafting of complex piping drawings given basic information such as P&ID's, GA's, piping specifications, equipment drawings, etc.

• Performing field design work to ascertain current conditions, locate new systems, communicate with client personnel and assist in construction.

• Ability to perform survey/measurement tasks for existing equipment and piping.

• Preparing material take-offs from piping sketches for construction estimates.

• Planning and managing your site design activities for optimum results.

• On-site assistance during startup.

• Preparing man-hour estimates for your activities.

• Providing technical guidance to less experienced drafting personnel in the department.

• Coordinating work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.

• Producing mechanical/piping installation specifications with engineering review and approval.

• Complete understanding of the skills and experience required to perform design functions.

Ideal Background

Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.

Certification: SPED (Society of Piping Engineers and Designers) Certification is preferred.

Experience: This position requires 8+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.

• Knowledge and application of piping materials.

• Design of moderately complex process and utility piping systems, especially those systems unique to the industry being served.

• Knowledge and application of piping supports and restraints.

• Flexibility analysis of piping system.

• Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application.

• Knowledge of good design practices for sizing all piping systems.

• Coordination of the need, application, and specification of steam traps and liquid drainers.

• Identification of need and application of safety valves and devices to maintain the mechanical integrity of piping systems.

• Selection/coordination of piping specialty items given the design criteria.

• Drafting of P&ID's and GA's.

• Provide review of vendor equipment and in-line instruments from a piping perspective.

• Familiarity with specifications (ASTM, ASME, ANSI, etc.) and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.

• Ability to create accurate mechanical/piping installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.

• Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.

• Knowledge and understanding of schedule and budget constraints and information requirements for the production of all mechanical/piping deliverables.

• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.

• Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.

• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.

• Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.

• Ability to deliver convincing presentations of Hargrove Engineers & Constructors services.

• Working knowledge of 2D and/or 3D draft software (i.e. Plantspace, Cadworx, Autoplant, PDS, PDMS).

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Good presentation skills.

• Knowledge of industry standard checking procedures and ability to check small projects.

• Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed and able to provide interoffice execution support under general supervision. Interoffice execution leadership skills are developing.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

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Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the "Best Firms to Work For" by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.

We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.