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Aspen Technical Staffing

Mechnical Designer

Aspen Technical Staffing, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57102


Job Title Mechanical Designer

Experience Level 2-5 years Travel Required Based on needs of business Location Sioux Falls, SD Position Type Full Time

Client offers an excellent benefit package to all our regular full-time employees, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company contributions, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, bonus program, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

General Description

The Mechanical Designer Drafter is responsible for 3D piping and equipment models, drafting, designing, and detailing various projects, coordinating with the engineers. Perform regular and recurring designer/drafter duties independently following established policies/procedures and practices. Prepares detailed drawings of mechanical layouts, plans, equipment and piping according to specifications provided by the engineering team and our customers.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities • Perform assigned job tasks within the established schedule. • Responsibilities include standard detailing and fabrication practices as well as reading and understanding design documents/drawings. • Makes any changes necessary to drawings due to direction from owners or engineers. • Draws finished designs from sketches. • Details and checks simple mechanical piping and equipment layouts with minimum oversight. • Understands engineering of simple piping systems and produces clear, concise, and complete drawings; and bill of material for shop or field fabrication with all information needed for the contractor. • Perform solid modeling of plant assemblies and piping system including vessels, tanks, heat exchangers and other equipment utilizing CADWorx Plant 3D. • Create, modify, organize, and optimize large and complex assemblies using AutoCAD software. • Create bid drawings, construction drawings, and as-built drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit software. • Read, interpret, create, and organize blueprints, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and process flow diagrams (PFD's). • Follow NBB's drafting standards. • Qualified candidates may be asked to walk down P&ID's at customer's plants and perform occasional site visits to verify existing plant layouts. • Investigate and recommend improvements to existing processes and procedures. Coordinate and consult with project managers, engineers, and designers on multiple projects simultaneously. • Ideal candidates for this position will have a solid foundation with CAD-based software packages, a strong aptitude for learning, and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge Based Skills • Microsoft Office Products • Adobe Acrobat Professional or Bluebeam Revu • CADWorx Plant 3D experience • Document Tracking Database • Excellent verbal, written and computer communication and technical skills • Superior organizational skills and the ability to multi-task • Ability to work independently with minimum instruction • Ability to maintain accurate records