Senior Process Piping Designer

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Job Description

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP brings world‑class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure‑play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. We need your help.

With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion.

In the U.S., WSP was recognized on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and in Fortune’s "Change the World" list.

As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

WSP is currently searching for a Senior Process Piping Designer to join our team in Mount Laurel, NJ. The following locations will also be considered:
Oradell, NJ, Atlanta, GA, Overland Park, KS, Seattle, WA, Boise and Hailey,  Houston, TX. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power Generation Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

• Working in a team environment with minimal direction to develop process piping models, equipment arrangements, field verification responsibilities on established sites and sites in construction, and QA responsibilities of process piping design deliverables.
• Knowledge of process piping design, standards and specifications.
• Use 3D computer‑aided design and drafting (CADD) software and work closely with engineers to resolve design details or discrepancies, and to prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision on projects of moderate‑to‑large scale, complexity, and/or scope.
• Follow standard practices to provide technical design assistance and guidance that accounts for the proper illustration, fit‑form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance and quantity calculations, while ensuring the construction and maintainability of designs according to design standard specifications and code requirements.
• Act as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only drafting/design support resource on a project or assist in overseeing drafting/design support activities for projects of a moderate/large scope and complexity.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross‑functional team to execute project work; occasionally lead tasks and drafting/design support staff on technical assignments.
• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineer.
• Monitor and oversee drafting and design plans to ensure quality control and contract compliance; document work progress and issues arising throughout the scope of the project.
• Work collaboratively with the engineer‑in‑charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
• Apply analytical techniques and software to solve larger‑scale and complex engineering issues on projects, or to modify or redesign existing designs in accordance with project standards and specifications.
• Engage in occasional contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project drafting and design support review.
• May attend pre‑construction meetings and answer questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Provide guidance and training to entry‑level drafting and design support staff.
• Remain current in the latest drafting and design support knowledge, techniques, and practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in a closely related discipline or 7+ years of equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of post‑education experience in design/drafting with AutoCAD and/or Micro Station.
• 3D modeling…