Mechanical Piping Designer at McKenney's Inc.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Piping Design, AutoCAD, 3-D Drafting, Coordination, Communication, Detailing, Fabrication, Shop Drawings, Project Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Self-Development, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Technical Drawing, Construction Documents

Industry

Construction

Description

JOB SUMMARY Designer shall work in a team environment to develop accurate, constructible, coordinated, and timely Mechanical Piping system models meeting McKenney’s 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 McKenney’s 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 drawings) 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 of this job position. • Maintain Enthusiasm and Positive Attitude. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma or GED • Minimum of 3 years working in the Mechanical Piping trade or 3 years of Mechanical Piping design experience using AutoCAD 2014 or higher and 3-D drafting packages PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience with Mechanical Piping drafting using Autodesk Fabrication CADmep software. • Ability to layout and size mechanical piping and similar activities. • 2-year associate degree in drafting or a similar area. • Ability to visualize three-dimensional layouts from two-dimensional drawings. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS • Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural construction documents. • Must be a self-starter, with ability to work well as part of a team and independently. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Commitment to detail and deadlines. • Must have a professional appearance. • Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals • Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance. • Must possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others. • Must have basic PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database software WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment • No or very limited exposure to physical risk. • No or very limited physical effort required. This job plan is intended to describe, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibility levels of this position. It should not be viewed as an exhaustive list of the specific duties. The company reserves the right to make changes to this description at any time. Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in 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 with the ability to do their jobs safely. McKenney’s 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 identity. McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Piping Designer is responsible for developing accurate and coordinated mechanical piping system models and providing shop drawings to support the construction team. They must ensure compliance with project specifications and effectively communicate with various stakeholders throughout the drafting and construction process.