Mechanical Designer

Client: Southern Company Services

Title: Mechanical Designer

Location: 3535 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243

Duration: 1 year

Job Overview & Requirements

• Position Requirement: The Mechanical Designer-Piping SR 3 position requires 10+ years of related experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 3D Piping/equipment designs for retrofit, environmental and new generation projects.
• Producing 2D orthographic and isometric drawings, P&IDs, pipe support designs and 3D models.
• Working with engineers and other designers of various disciplines to ensure safe, effective and efficient designs.
• Knowing applicable codes and standards and applying them in work situations.
• Gathering field data to support development of deliverables.
• Preparing material take-offs, sizing and selection of piping components.
• Leading multi-discipline technical teams on a project and review and development of general arrangements.

Skillsets and Expertise Required

• Intermediate design experience in mechanical piping systems and design related to the new construction and / or retrofit of power generation facilities (or other similar heavy industrial facilities).
• Proficient in using 3D modeling tools for piping system layout and designs.
• Autodesk Plant 3D design tool experience is highly desired.
• Experience in production of 2D orthographic and isometric drawings, P&ID's, pipe supports and 3D piping and equipment models.
• Experience checking design drawings and documents.
• Experience preparing material take-offs.
• Demonstrated technical background in basic piping construction techniques, practices and concepts.
• Pipe/material selection and valve selection knowledge.
• Highly efficient in multi-concurrent large projects.
• Able to work with minimal instruction and guidance.
• Self-motivated and a good team player.
• Good organizational skills.
• Experience with construction support.
• Experience with reviewing and developing general arrangements.
• The ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or Vendors