MECHANICAL PIPING DESIGNER

This position will be based in Charlotte, NC, but will review the resumes of those wanting Atlanta, GA as well.

JOB SUMMARY

Designer shall work in a team environment to develop accurate, constructible, coordinated, and timely Mechanical Piping system models meeting McKenneys drafting standards and fully coordinated with the architectural & structural elements of the building and the other building trades (sprinkler, ductwork, piping, etc.). A Mechanical Piping designer will also be responsible for providing accurate shop drawings that support the construction team. The designer will report to the modeling supervisor and be responsible for interacting with the fabrication supervisor, detailers, project managers, project engineers, and field foreman.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Utilize McKenneys CAD standards to create mechanical piping models that are consistent with company and project requirements.
• Accurately model Mechanical Piping systems in compliance with project plans, project specifications, and code requirements for the purposes of producing fabrication documents (spool sheets and drawing) from the model.
• Coordinate all Mechanical Piping systems with ductwork, mechanical equipment, other trades, and architectural and structural elements of the building.
• Coordinate all Mechanical Piping to provide safe and adequate access in accordance with manufacturer and code clearances to avoid installation conflicts in the field.
• Utilize the fabrication team to provide annotated, dimensioned shop drawings, spool assemblies, and spool drawings.
• Review and distribute fabrication information including assembly sheets, and spool drawings to project managers and field leaders.
• Effectively and proactively communicate with project managers, project engineers, and field foremen during the drafting and construction process. This includes communication of challenges and schedule progress on a timely basis (weekly at a minimum).
• Use Company tools to manage requests for information and shop drawing progress.
• Proactively identify and communicate areas of deficiency / gaps along with proposed solutions on projects to support timely completion of work.
• Work with project manager and field foreman to create As-Built condition drawings for projects.
• Produce all documents on time and within budget (estimated drafting hours) in a timely manner based on job requirements to meet commitments to our customers, both internal and external.
• Willingness to seek knowledge from others.
• Actively pursue self-development of skills as it relates to the duties for this job position.
• Maintain Enthusiasm and Positive Attitude.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT :

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative to continuously improve our safety culture reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers, and business associates that empowers them all to do their jobs safely. McKenneys is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identified. McKenneys is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.