Senior Piping Designer

Company: VITS Consulting
Location: Bellingham
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

Role: Senior Piping Designer

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Location: Bellingham, WA
Duration: FTE

Summary
Work includes support for all project phases, with particular focus in detailed engineering. Position will be assigned as piping design lead for projects and will be responsible for coordination and ensuring effective communications with other engineering disciplines.

Reporting
Position reports administratively to the Design Manager. In project structure, position reports to the discipline lead engineer and/or the project manager/project engineer.

Responsibilities
With minimal supervision, assists engineers with equipment layout, mechanical and piping design assignments, subsequently providing familiarity with the programs, staff and operating procedures of the company.
Responsible for preparation of general arrangements, mechanical and piping design drawings and sketches utilizing 3D modeling software.
Lead client 3D model reviews and coordinate all engineering disciplines as a project 3D model manager.
Responsible for preparation of construction drawing and specification packages.

Education, Skills and Experience
Associates Degree in related discipline preferred. Candidates without a degree, but with exceptional experience, will also be considered.
Experience in 3D laser scanning coordination and data management is preferred.
Significant heavy industrial (Refining, power, chemical, etc.) design/drafting experience is required with demonstrated capabilities with equipment layout, and mechanical and piping design associated with retrofit projects.
Candidates must be able to develop and read P&IDs and identify items (e.g., process equipment, tanks/vessels, valves, instruments, pipe, pipe supports, and structural steel) in the field. Demonstrated field documentation experience required.
High proficiency in using AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel. 3D design and modeling experience with CADWorx required. Revit & Plant 3D experience will also be considered.
High degree of familiarity with NavisWorks and demonstrated capability leading client 3D model reviews.
Strong communication skills, with ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
Capable of working directly with clients from proposal development through project execution.
Previous consulting experience is strongly preferred.

Certifications, Credentials, Licenses & Registrations
Eligibility to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made, when possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidates should also possess the following competencies:
Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Develop alternative solutions; Keep emotions under control while under stressful situations; Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; present numerical data effectively and accurately; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promote a harassment-free environment; work with integrity and ethically; follow the Company's policies and procedures; prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; approach others in a tactful manner; accept responsibility for own actions; deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; be consistently at work and on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; and ask for and offer help when needed.

Workplace Requirements:
Due to the nature of our work, all employees must be capable, eligible and willing to visit our clients at their industrial facilities. This entails a willingness and ability to travel, wear required personal protective equipment and to comply with our safety policies as well as those of our clients.

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