Position Reports To: Department Manager, Senior Design Staff

Position Purpose

Provide advanced drafting and intermediate piping design support to the Design Services team. This is an onsite, direct-hire position based in Wichita with no remote or hybrid options.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Complete design projects accurately and on time, working independently while collaborating with Team Leaders.
• Create 2D and 3D designs using AutoCAD; proficiency in CadWorx is required.
• Draft plans, construction drawings, and piping system layouts based on P&IDs.
• Conduct fieldwork to gather measurements, create dimensioned sketches, and locate tie-ins.
• Generate accurate isometric drawings and Bill of Materials documents.
• Prepare layouts, models, and designs for complex piping systems, incorporating safety, operability, and maintainability.
• Manage 3rd-party designers to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Participate in design and model review meetings, driving discussions with project teams and customers.
• Interpret piping stress analysis reports and coordinate with stress engineers to ensure economical and safe designs.
• Utilize scanned point cloud files to produce accurate piping models.
• Review and check work prepared by others, offering constructive feedback.
• Estimate man-hours for design services and monitor progress against budgets and schedules.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
• Associate degree or technical degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
• 5-10 years of piping design experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (current version or within last three versions), CadWorx, Navisworks, and ReCap required.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and ability to read technical drawings.
• Familiarity with AISI, AISC, ASME, and ASTM specifications preferred.
• Experience with construction and fabrication techniques is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Up to 10% travel required for field measurements and drafting scope assessments.
• Ability to sit for extended periods, climb ladders, and work on elevated platforms.
• May involve exposure to loud noises, varying weather conditions, and fumes.