Lead/Sr CAD Technician and Piping Designer

Job Description

This is a multi-level posting. Applicants may apply for positions for which they possess at least the minimum education and/or experience. Applicants with experience beyond the minimum will be considered for the advanced levels.

Sr CAD Technician and Piping Designer:

This position provides technical and administrative support to all CalEnergy Generation departments for project development and construction. The primary function of this job is developing, coordinating and producing CAD drawings for multi-discipline projects of varying size and complexity. This position is responsible for directing, organizing and controlling the CAD environment for the engineering department. The incumbent is expected to be able to work with minimum supervision and be able to make meaningful recommendations to a project based upon past work experiences and plant knowledge, exhibiting a developed sense of what is critical to the project.

Lead CAD Technician and Piping Designer:

This position leads the drafting group to provide technical and administrative support to all CalEnergy Generation departments for project development and construction. The primary function of this job is developing, coordinating and producing CAD drawings for multi-discipline projects of varying size and complexity. This position is responsible for directing, organizing and controlling the CAD environment for the engineering department. The incumbent is expected to be able to work with minimum supervision and be able to make meaningful recommendations to a project based upon past work experiences and plant knowledge, exhibiting a developed sense of what is critical to the project.

Responsibilities

Sr CAD Technician and Piping Designer:

• Produce, manage and oversee development of complex technical drawings and piping isometrics from conceptual layout to detailed finished product using AutoCAD and CADWorx Plant Pro software.
• Using standard survey techniques and instruments, verify field equipment and piping arrangements prior to design and drafting.
• Perform material takeoffs and submit purchase requisitions from general instructions and/or preliminary sketches, diagrams or schematics.
• Develop and implement CAD standards and customization of CAD software.
• Create, review and modify preliminary designs and recommend changes for constructability and process efficiencies.
• Develop piping system stress files and coordinate stress analysis projects.
• Assist in project supervision and coordination between project engineers and contractors.
• Prepare and assemble project deliverables.
• Maintain CAD and legacy document archives.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Lead CAD Technician and Piping Designer:

• Produce, manage and oversee development of complex technical drawings and project 3D model (piping systems, tie-in locations, pipe support locations, show mechanical equipment in the 3D model, steam tracing design and layout.) from conceptual layout to detailed finished product using AutoCAD and CADWorx Plant Pro software.
• Establish designs consistent with piping good practices, specifications and conformance to Codes and Standards. Directly execute technical design as well as lead resources to execute piping work on projects within multi-discipline design project.
• Using standard survey techniques and instruments, verify field equipment and piping arrangements prior to design and drafting.
• Revise and maintain Piping Line Lists and P&ID's.
• Perform material takeoffs and submit purchase requisitions from general instructions and/or preliminary sketches, diagrams or schematics.
• Develop and implement CAD standards and customization of CAD software.
• Create, review and modify preliminary designs and recommend changes for constructability and process efficiencies.
• Develop piping system stress files and coordinate stress analysis projects.
• Assist in project supervision and coordination between project engineers and contractors.
• Maintain CAD and legacy document archives.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

Sr CAD Technician and Piping Designer:

• Associate's degree or completion of technical trade school courses. (Typically three years of related progressive work experience would be need for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an associate's degree.)
• Five years of design experience using AutoCAD 2002 or higher developing energy, oil, gas or petrochemical industry drawings is required.
• Two years of experience using CADWorx Plant Pro developing piping and equipment models.
• Must be able to set up piping projects in CADWorx and export piping models to ISOGEN.
• Must be able to evaluate project scope using PID's and specifications and develop piping systems that adhere to plant design standards.
• Knowledge of piping requirements for orifice runs, pumps, control valves and other common industrial equipment.
• Must be able to check and review drawings in field walk down of pipelines, plants and facilities to verify design.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be proficient with the English language with the ability to communicate clearly and precisely.
• A valid United States' driver's license.

Salary Range: $37.74 - $53.22

Lead CAD Technician and Piping Designer:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must have an associate's degree or advanced degree with at least 10 years of related progressive work experience.
• 10 years or more of design experience using AutoCAD, CADWorx/Plant 3D or higher developing energy, oil, gas or petrochemical industry drawings.
• 10 years or more of experience using CADWorx Plant Pro developing piping and equipment models.
• Must be able to set up piping projects in CADWorx and export piping models to ISOGEN.
• Must be able to evaluate project scope using PID's and specifications and develop piping systems that adhere to plant design standards.
• Knowledge of piping requirements for orifice runs, pumps, control valves and other common industrial equipment.
• Must be able to check and review drawings in field walk down of pipelines, plants and facilities to verify design.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be proficient with the English language with the ability to communicate clearly and precisely.
• A valid United States' driver's license.

Salary Range: $43.37 - $61.25

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

About Us

BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company's portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.

About the Team

BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.