Piping Design Lead

Job Description

SPEC Services, Inc. is a premier Southern California energy and infrastructure engineering firm, specializing in gas utility, refining and midstream projects in the Western United States. We are seeking a self-motivated and energetic applicant to lead piping design activities on a wide range of projects.

About the Position

In this position, you will apply your knowledge of the principles of piping design to:

• Lead layout development, 3D modeling and drawing production for piping systems.
• Work in a team environment with mechanical engineers and other disciplines (e.g. project management, civil, structural, electrical, control systems, etc.) to develop solutions to clients’ multi-discipline project needs.

The position has a flexible 9/80 work schedule with a hybrid work location, supporting SPEC's Fountain Valley office.

Responsibilities

Your core duties and responsibilities may require you to do the following:

• Lead the piping design development for simple projects, managing other designers and drafters as needed.
• Support Principal Piping Designers on large and complex projects.
• Perform site visits to gather field data and verify existing facilities and project requirements.
• Organize and execute laser scanning activities.
• Develop 3D piping models from P&IDs, pipe specifications, 3D point clouds, vendor data and record drawings.
• Lead design reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create clear and concise permit and construction drawings.
• Organize construction documents from beginning to end with little to minor direction.
• Support the development of design labor estimate for new projects.
• Keep track of project budgets, schedules and change orders.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects with various due dates. Attend coordination and status meetings.
• Perform a thorough quality control review of construction documents.
• Develop and maintain good professional relationships with clients.

Skill Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD is required.
• Desire and ability to learn new skills and assume greater responsibilities is required.
• Working experience with piping fabrication and construction is required.
• The ability to work within a 3D CAD environment is required.
• Proficiency with design software including Civil 3D, Revit, Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Navisworks, Infraworks and MicroStation is preferred.
• Drone experience and licensure is a benefit.
• Ability to visit local project sites for data gathering and inspections with occasional travel to farther locations is required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required.

Experience and Education Requirements

• 10+ years designing piping for midstream facilities, refineries and/or energy utilities is required.
• Engineering consulting experience is preferred.
• Candidates must be knowledgeable in piping system design and the related codes (particularly ASME B31.3, B31.4 & B31.8) and regulatory requirements.
• Formal training in piping design is preferred. Trade school or associates degree is preferred, or equivalent experience.