Process Piping Designer

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. WSP collaborates daily with 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide 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 on Fortune’s Change the World list.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Process Piping Designer to join our team in Greenville, SC. The following locations will also be considered:
Mt Laurel, NJ;
Oradell, NJ;
Overland Park, KS;
Boise, ;
Houston, TX;
Atlanta, GA. 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.
• Follows 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.
• Acts as 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 leading 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; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of 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 more large‑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 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 10+ years of equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant post‑education experience in design / drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or Micro Station.
• High‑level experience with both public and private sector work.
• 3D modeling design experience using Hexagon CADWorx or Hexagon Smartplant.
• Coordination model experience with Navisworks.
• Highly proficient expertise with drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
• Highly proficient…