Sr CAD Technician and Piping Designer

Overview

On Site
USD 37.74 - 53.22 per hour
Full Time

Skills

Administrative Support
Project Development
Organizational Skills
Management
Layout
Technical Drafting
Purchase Requisitions
Sketch
Schematics
Customization
Supervision
Collaboration
AutoCAD
Energy
Stress Analysis
Project Scoping
Microsoft Office
English
NATURAL
Aerospace
Manufacturing
Military
Law

Job Details

Job Description

This position provides technical and administrative support to all 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

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.)
  • Eight years of design experience using AutoCAD 2002 or higher developing energy, oil, gas or petrochemical industry drawings.
  • 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.
  • Working knowledge of CAESAR II pipe stress analysis software and hot line design concepts.
  • 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 California's driver's license.

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.
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