Senior Mechanical Designer

Overview

Merrick & Company is looking to expand our Mechanical Process Piping Designer staff in our Newport News, Virginia office to support projects in our Energy, Manufacturing and Bioprocessing unit. We are seeking a Designer to support various short-term and long-term projects that start immediately. The ideal candidates will have a passion for industrial process related design, problem solving and the coastal lifestyles of Hampton Roads.

What You'll Do

The Mechanical/Process Piping Designer will be responsible for the design of the process and mechanical piping systems, complying with process piping standards and accepted industry practices. Projects will entail piping design and equipment layouts for industrial manufacturing processes relating to the markets of food & beverage, personal care, advanced technology, specialty chemicals, automotive, heavy manufacturing, power, oil & gas, and other industrial facilities/systems.

Responsibilities include generation of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), preparation of 3D modeling of equipment and piping systems, development of detailed isometric drawings from the 3D model and equipment layout drawings, and field walk-downs as required to identify existing conditions and tie-in points.

The designer will utilize Plant 3D to create engineering drawings. The designer will generate process, mechanical and piping deliverables, taking direction from the project engineer, lead engineer, or lead designer. Working in a multi-disciplinary team, the designer will be responsible for generating designs to meet exacting technical standards and meeting expectations for attendance and punctuality.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed above satisfactorily:

Technical degree or Certification in drafting or piping designAutoCAD, Plant 3D, and CADWorx proficiency.Twelve (12) years of experience in piping design and plant layout preferred.Background in the development of piping systems design.Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design teams and taking direction from other disciplines and project leaders.Experience in process piping design.Experience in hygienic/sanitary piping design.Experience in design of wet and dry material handling and processing systems.Knowledge or experience in the use of national standards including ASME B31.3 is a plus.Required software competencies include MS Excel, MS Word, Bluebeam, and Navisworks.Plant3D Database experience creating intelligent P&IDs, models and components is a plus.Proficiency using Revit and/or CADWorx software is a plus.Client projects for this position require US Citizenship.Candidate must be capable of and willing to obtain a DOD security clearance.

Perks

Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.Robust Employee Referral Program.Annual performance reviews and merit increases.Professional Training and Development.Employee Recognition Awards.Peer Mentor ProgramAnd Much More!

Physical Requirements

Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted.May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.The job requires the ability to visit industrial sites and construction sites for the intent of performing inspections and observations that may be physically demanding. These inspections and observations may be made at heights, in confined spaces, and may require the use of a respirator to perform the inspections.Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information

Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) opportunity, 401(k) options, and paid time off (PTO). This position is also eligible for annual performance and spot bonuses.We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training as well as coaching and peer mentoring programs.An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.Employment with Merrick is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.