Mechanical Designer - Piping (Senior Level) 4P 635
4p consultingVestavia Hills, AL
Mechanical Designer - Piping (Senior Level) 4P 635
4p consultingVestavia Hills, AL
yesterday
Industries
Engineering ServicesAll Other Industrial Machinery ManufacturingFabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting ManufacturingAbout the role
Mechanical Designer - Piping (Senior Level)
Location: Birmingham, AL.
Experience Level: 20+ Years
Industry: Power Generation / Heavy Industrial
Contract - 1 YearClient- Southern Company Services.
Position Overview:
- We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Designer - Piping (SR 3) with 20+ years of experience in heavy industrial or power generation environments.
- This role is responsible for delivering advanced piping and equipment designs for retrofit, environmental, and new generation projects. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in 3D modeling, piping system layout, construction support, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- This is a senior technical leadership role requiring strong design judgment, field experience, and the ability to lead multi-discipline project efforts.
- Key Responsibilities3D Piping & Equipment Design
- Develop detailed 3D piping and equipment models for retrofit and new generation projects.
- Produce 2D orthographic and isometric drawings, P&IDs, and pipe support designs.
- Create and review general arrangements (GA drawings).Apply applicable industry codes and standards to design work.
Technical Leadership & Coordination:
Lead multi-discipline technical teams on projects.
Collaborate with engineers and designers across mechanical, structural, electrical, and civil disciplines.
Review and check design drawings and documents for quality and compliance.
Work with minimal supervision while maintaining high technical standards.
Field & Construction Support:
Gather field data to support development of engineering deliverables.
Support construction activities and provide design clarifications.
Ensure piping designs align with real-world installation requirements.
Engineering & Material Expertise:
Prepare detailed material take-offs.
Perform sizing and selection of piping components.
Apply knowledge of pipe materials, valve selection, and construction techniques.
Demonstrate understanding of piping construction practices and heavy industrial systems.
Required Qualifications:
- 20+ years of related piping design experience.
- Strong experience in power generation or heavy industrial facilities (new construction and/or retrofit).Proficiency in 3D piping system layout and modeling tools.
- Experience with AutoPLANT and/or AVEVA preferred.
- Experience producing:2D orthographic drawings
- Isometric drawingsP&IDsPipe supports3D piping and equipment models
- Experience checking and reviewing design documentation.
- Experience preparing material take-offs.
- Strong technical background in piping construction techniques and practices.
Core Competencies:
- Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects concurrently.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with:
- Plant personnel
- Engineering teams
- Vendors and contractors
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Vestavia Hills, AL
Occupation
Mechanical Engineers
Industry
Engineering Services
Posted
yesterday
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