Senior Piping Designer - Global Solutions

Job Details
Job Location
Corporate Office - Charlotte, NC
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Travel Percentage
Up to 10%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Engineering
Description
At Midrex, you will do work that matters alongside people who believe you matter. The work won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. You’ll be part of a great team—with plenty of autonomy—to bring out your best. And you’ll be well compensated and have a best-in-class benefits package. Take a look:

• Competitive benefits effective from Day 1
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching (up to 6%)
• Profit sharing with 401(k) kicker
• Generous overtime for qualified positions
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Raffles for professional sports tickets
• Half-day Fridays
• Flexible home/office work practices
• Paid time to volunteer
• Employee recognition awards
  
  

Since 1987, Midrex has been the world leader in direct reduction technology, offering the best proven method for decarbonization in the iron and steel industry available today. Our rapid growth is transforming the steel industry and our planet. And none of it would be possible without our people, who bring vision, compassion, and extraordinary expertise to this work every day. So, if you’re looking to do big work in a small-team environment, Midrex is just the place for you.
Qualifications
The Senior Piping Designer requires providing conceptual and detailed design of piping systems & components used during project execution of industrial plant design.
Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Piping Designer does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but will coordinate and oversee detail piping engineering of outside groups.
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Mentor and give direction to other designers and contract personnel.
• Utilize CAD software to create mechanical drawings for the basic and detailed engineering of a Midrex plant.
• Layout of piping systems, pipe routing, equipment, and utility systems for industrial projects.
• Utilize P&IDs to design piping routings, and check designs from others.
• Be proficient in the use of AutoCAD software and related Autodesk products.
• Take conceptual designs, sketches, and ideas from engineers and senior designers to develop the details necessary for a complete, engineered drawing capable of being used for purchasing, erection in the field, design analysis, etc.
• Work with outside engineering firms to coordinate detailed piping engineering on large projects.
• Create bill of materials based on piping design and isometrics.
• Travel to job sites to perform analyses of existing equipment, piping routes, layouts, etc. for use in developing future plans, proposals, etc.
• Travel on business trips and/or field assignments as required to carry out departmental tasks and functions.
• Perform checking of mechanical drawings for consistency with conceptual ideas, design, sketches, etc.
• Assist senior designers and engineers by suggesting design changes that might improve the desired results of the design.
• Work as a teammate with all company departments and employees in all assignments. Work toward building consensus on all assignments by finding solutions which meet the best interests of all parties involved.
  
  

Skills/Abilities:
Required:

• Advanced computer skills including use of Microsoft and Autodesk products.
• Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and developing lists for engineering.
• Be proficient in AVEVA 3D modeling design software or equivalent and techniques.
• Be proficient in use of AutoCAD software.
• Excellent technical writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet schedule and deliverable deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of pipe, pipe fittings, valves, piping supports, and insulation used in various industrial applications.
• Ability to read and understand piping isometrics.
• Ability to supervise field erection activities including supplying technical and installation assistance for piping systems used in DR and/or steel industry.
  
  

Preferred:

• Knowledge of piping design including but not limited to stress analysis.
• International travel experience.
• Industrial plant experience.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Associate Degree in mechanical discipline and ten years of hands-on experience in a technical environment, or a minimum of fifteen years of hands-on experience in a technical environment.
  
  

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 10% International and Domestic based upon project demands
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to climb pipe racks and open structures
  
  

Other Duties:
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Midrex is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Midrex will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the People and Culture department.