Lead Piping Designer
Pond & Company

Job Info

About the Position

We are currently seeking an experienced Piping Designer to lead our growing team in Peachtree Corners, GA . The ideal candidate possesses 10 years of related experience and has a strong desire to lead, develop junio staff, and innovate. In this position, the successful candidate will perform design of piping systems and layouts of facilities for clients across the United States while working to grow and develop team members. Projects will span across multiple markets and geographies affording opportunities for broadening knowledge and deepening skill sets related to design projects. We are seeking someone who can be an independent self-starter.

Experience and Qualifications

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Expertise in design and drafting standards, preferably in Process Industrial facilities and/or Life Science facilities

• Experience leading a project including project scope, specifications, and design criteria.

• Experience leading a team of designers

• Developing the design and drafting of moderately complex piping drawings given basic information such as P&ID's, GA's, piping specifications, equipment drawings, etc.

• Performing field design work to ascertain current conditions, locate new systems, communicate with client personnel, and assist in construction

• Preparing material take-offs from piping drawings

• Planning and managing your site design activities for optimum results.

• Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.

• On-site assistance during startup.

Ideal Background

Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting, or equivalent industry experience, is required.

Certification: Certification is not required at this level.

Experience: This position requires 10 years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.

• Knowledge and application of piping materials.

• Design of less complex process and utility piping systems.

• Knowledge and application of piping supports and restraints.

• Flexibility analysis of piping system.

• Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application

• Drafting of P&ID's and GA's.

• Design of piping limited specific equipment and inline instrumentation arrangements such as pump suctions and discharges, tanks, control valve stations, etc.

• Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.

• Ability to create accurate mechanical/piping installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.

• Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.

• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all mechanical/piping deliverables.

• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.

• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.

• Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Good presentation skills.

• Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop, and providing interoffice execution support under general supervision

About Pond

Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond's staff of 600+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion - and everything in between - with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta's #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.

Additional Information

Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. We anticipate filling this position as a Designer III with a salary range of $65,600.00 - $98,400.00 .

Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. Learn more about Pond's comprehensive benefits offerings here .

All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrdepartment@pondco.com .

Apply for this position at careers.pondco.com . We are always looking for driven professionals of all disciplines to join our fast-growing company. For more information on our services, clientele, or employment opportunities, visit our website at www.pondco.com.