Piping Engineer, PE
ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. We also offer specialty services including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment. Founded in 1988 on a dream and a $5K loan, ITAC is a true success story. From humble beginnings to an ENR-Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint and over 450 employees operating from 6 offices in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, we provide Fortune 500 companies with innovative design-build solutions. We specialize in power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals.
ITAC’s purpose is to make life better. For our employees, this means providing them with the resources and flexibility they need to have both a rewarding career and a fulfilling family life. ITAC is 100% employee-owned. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Direct Stock Ownership, every team member has the unique opportunity to be an owner who shares in the company’s growth and earnings. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family.
We hire passionate and motivated people with an innovative mindset and the desire to grow. If the thought of challenging, fast-paced projects excites you, then you’ve come to the right place. At ITAC, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that works hard to make life better. For more information, visit itac.us.com.
Job Description
- Interpret regulations, codes, and industry standards ensures that designs meet established requirements and good engineering practices.
- Conduct business and interactions with a positive attitude that projects a high level of professionalism.
- Works with clients and other design disciplines to establish project basis of design, develop options, make recommendations, and optimize selected design
- Participates interactively in the planning, scheduling, and development of project execution
- Works primarily in an office environment with occasional travel to project sites through all project phases from concept through start-up.
- Ability to lead piping engineering effort for assigned projects, track budget, and track schedule.
- Ability to develop and apply piping specifications in design
- Experience with piping design (valve/fitting/material selection, support specification, detailing)
- Working knowledge of ASME B31.3 and B31.1 piping codes.
- Experience in heavy industrial projects
- Well versed in AutoCAD
- Able to travel to client sites and take field dimensions
- Retrofit design experience
- Read/draw isometrics, P&IDs, and orthographic drawings
- Good people and communication skills
- 3D Design Knowledge/Experience
- Additional skill qualifications (highly preferred, but not required)
- CADWorx
- Plant 3D
- NavisWorks
- Present designs to clients for approval and discuss needs for modification.
- Participates in PHA’s / HAZOP’s as a process team representative.
Responsibilities
- Works under the direction of the Lead Piping Engineer(s), sometimes for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Understand scope and assigned duties to execute within contracted scope and identify potential changes.
- Coordinates with multi-discipline team to optimize the design of piping within project constraints
- Perform material and energy balances.
- Develop piping design criteria for all project stages (feasibility studies, basic engineering, conceptual design, and detailed design).
- Develop process specifications for the selection and purchase of process equipment
- Interpret regulations, codes, and industry standards to ensure that designs meet established requirements and good engineering practices.
- Conduct business and interactions with a positive attitude that projects a high level of professionalism.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) required
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in design engineering or technology licensing organization
- Proficient in AutoCAD, 3D modeling software, and piping design software
- Experience with process piping systems for power generation, chemicals, or food & beverage industries
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Benefits
From internships to seasoned professionals, our growing company provides career opportunities for all levels of experience. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. For life’s challenges, we also provide our employees and their immediate families with certified chaplains for around-the-clock encouragement and support. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family. ITAC provides benefits such as
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- 401k & ESOP
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Sick Time Off
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Wellness Program
- Mentorship Program
- Safety Incentive Program
- 24/7 Chaplain Care
- Flexible Schedule & Remote Working