Senior Mechanical​/Piping Designer

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical/Piping Designer to join our team in Exton, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX, Richmond, VA, Winchester, VA, Orange CT, Lauderdale, FL, Melbourne, FL, Tallahassee, FL or Tampa FL. This role could be remote within the United States or hybrid within one of our US Hub offices.

• Preparation, design, modification, coordination, and/or review of the following.
• Designs for process piping and process equipment for power generation facilities.
• Prepare designs for process piping and process equipment for industrial manufacturing facilities.
• Prepare PFDs and P&IDs under supervision of process engineer.
• Layout complex piping systems and process equipment in a 3D environment including the preparation of isometric drawings with BOM.
• Work with in-house resources or 3rd party firms that provide 3D scanning services and assist with the necessary point cloud conversions for use in 3D model development.
• Select piping components.
• Coordinate architectural requirements of process systems with architect.
• Coordinate electrical requirements of process equipment with electrical engineer.
• Review progress of construction in the field.
• Participate in commissioning of systems.
• Demonstrate success in designing, detailing, assembly and layout of piping systems, equipment and pipe support structural systems using 2D/3D design software.
• Demonstrate consistent track record of anticipating consequences of new designs in active iterations with the client.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and co-workers.
• Assume a mentoring role and interact well with team members from all offices.

• Two-year degree in mechanical discipline or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in an engineering design firm.
• Experienced with power plant design (combined cycle, simple cycle, nuclear, etc.).
• Experienced with ASME B31.1 Power Piping and the design and routing of high pressure steam and feedwater piping.
• Experienced with pipe support design.
• Experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section 1 a plus.
• Experience with industrial retrofit projects is a plus.
• Technical skills should include AutoCAD, Plant 3D, SP3D Smart Plant, AutoCAD PID, Navisworks, 3D Animation, MS Office, MS Project, BIM, Revit, and the ability to learn and use other design software as may be required.
• Experience in the design of process support utilities in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries (USP, WFI and clean steam) is a plus.
• Time management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines in high pressure environments.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates.
• Travel to client sites required.

At Atkins

Réalis, our values-Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence-are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, Atkins

Réalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

We’re Atkins

Réalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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