Technical Design Specialist

The Technical Designer 5 functions as project leader in directing Technical Design work on a single contract or project as well as the interface between various engineering departments and Project Management. Working from information at proposal, early contract, and/or final design stages, this individual is designated as the Supervisor back-up and may be a in a highly specialized field such as Pressure Vessel Engineering performing ASME code calculations for compliance with ASME boiler codes, boiler drum internals specialist, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize the latest 2D and 3D CAD technology (such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks and/or E3D) to prepare basic arrangement drawings and 3D models and basic assembly/details drawings/models for basic component parts.
• Calculate expansion movements, clearances for equipment, heating surfaces, secondary supports, stiffeners, sootblower pipe design, pressure part calculations (PVD program), etc.
• Translate/apply design requirements from CAD data base, contract information sheets, customer specifications, proposal drawings, P&ID's, flow diagrams and other data into actual product design or details.
• Determine appropriate views, sections, and orientation on drawings to be made for the purpose of showing necessary information in the most effective manner.
• Develop sketches and layouts for all boiler heating surfaces for boiler performance engineering and manufacturing plants to develop shop details. Assure that drawings prepared comply with proposal requests or contract specifications and all applicable company and industry standards.
• Perform the checking function on all types of drawings, including verification that the arrangement/detail drawings fulfill the requirements or conditions defined in the design specified. Verify drawing accuracy concerning such items as dimensions, fits, and tolerances.
• Develop plant arrangements to direct Customer A/E in placement of building structures and equipment beyond the scope of the company.
• Utilize experience and creativity to solve structural and arrangement problems of complex projects. Maintain close contact with engineers and estimators to develop economic designs.
• Assist Project Engineers/Project Managers in reviewing and selecting various pieces of auxiliary vendor equipment, also review and comment on vendor equipment drawings per contract requirements.
• Attend meetings or discussions on proposal or contract details with Project Management, Customers, Construction, and Fabricators to ensure that equipment meets contractual requirements. May be called upon to provide project consultation outside the immediate department.
• Work on FOAK (First of a Kind) development of various product lines within the company by making design sketches and layout of equipment designs to establish company standards.
• Create drawing assignments for Tech Designers assigned to his project. Monitor assigned work to meet schedule requirements. Review and comment on engineering schedules and attend weekly status meetings.
• Collaborate with Supervisor on job assignments. Assist others within his/her group with problems when the supervisor is unavailable, and training new personnel.
• Assigned as field liaison engineer during construction of a project.
• Oversee offshore engineering on a task or project basis ensuring quality and schedule metrics are met serving as a lead Tech Design resource on a project.
• Responsible for the overall execution of all work assigned that is to be executed out of the offshore/global Tech Design team as a lead resource.
• Frequently required to travel domestically and internationally to Customer's A/E (Architect/Engineer) to perform 3D model reviews/presentations with Customer, manufacturing shops or job sites. Also perform equipment walk-down to take field measurements and establish site specific requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Obtain a 2-year associates or technical degree in drafting/design
• 10+ years experience preferred
• 4 years experience as a project lead in directing Technical Designers work on various projects
• Displays a high level of Technical Design competence encompassing a broad scope of Technical Designer assignments.
• Is recognized as an expert in his/her field.
• Must know how to apply company and industry standards and procedures.
• Must understand functional design, fabrication, erection and operational requirements of boilers, environmental designs and related equipment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or other 3D CAD packages is preferred.
• Successful candidates will demonstrate attention to detail and possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, time management, and organizational skills.