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La Porte, TX
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Lead Piping/ Civil/ Mechanical/ Structural Designer
Pay: $145,600/yr
Posted: 5 weeks ago
Location: La Porte, TX (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/1/2026
Job Description
Lead Piping/ Civil/ Mechanical/ Structural Designer
CONTECH CONTROL SERVICES
La Porte, TX Job Details Full-time $60 - $80 an hour 21 hours ago Qualifications Electrical design Pipeline design Fabrication Construction specifications Structural engineering practices American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Standards Microsoft Excel Content creation for technical audiences 3D modeling software Drafting for ceramics components Electrical engineering 3D modeling for product design Construction plans Electrical control systems ASME codes & standards Construction document control Estimating construction project budgets Construction regulations Cost estimate preparation Steel structural design Estimation for industrial construction Developing structural designs Productivity software Stress analysis 3D modeling Design of mechanical systems Technical writing experience within technology Cross-functional collaboration API standards American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Standards Full Job Description Lead Piping / Civil / Mechanical / Structural Designer La Porte, TX / Houston, TX Contech Control Services seek team-oriented professionals who have expert knowledge of Piping, Mechanical, Civil & Structural Design related to green field and brown field projects in the Oil & Gas, Chemical, and Power Industries. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Lead Designer performs a wide range of duties which include some or all the following: Piping, Mechanical, Civil & Structural Design Lead for the delivery of large complex multi discipline projects. This includes new installations and modifications to existing facilities. Lead a team of designers during site surveys gathering information, reconcile, and organize data for development of estimates. Review Engineering Scope of Work, Construction Scope of Work, Specifications, and other documents from EPC / end users and assist in development of estimates. Develop or modify engineering and design drawings and documents pertaining to Piping, Mechanical, Civil & Structural discipline for a given project. Develop fabrication drawings, Bill of Materials, ISOs, 3D Models, etc. for scope of the project. Develop Engineering Scope of Work, Construction Scope of Work, Specifications, and any other documents required for development of construction estimates. Responsible for meeting all Client's drawing and document control requirements. Maintain and Report to the Project Manager the following: project schedule, weekly progress reports, utilize rules of credit, etc. Coordinate work and execution with other project disciplines and teams - engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, vendors, and sub-contractors etc., Other duties as assigned Requirements The Lead Designer requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: Associate's degree in computer Drafting and Design or Engineering Technology. Equivalent experience will be considered Minimum of 15 years of Piping, Mechanical, Civil & Structural design experience directly related to the Primary Duties and Responsibilities noted above. Extensive experience with design associated Piping, Mechanical, Civil & Structural disciplines with exposure to Electrical and Control Systems (MCC, PDC, DCS, SIS, PLC, etc.) Knowledge of Fabrication of Modular Buildings like RIE, Analyzer House, PDC, MCC etc. Provides technical expertise on subject matter pertaining to Piping, Mechanical, Civil & Structural engineering and design including layout component selection/application, material and stress analysis. Support development of estimates for Piping, Mechanical, Civil & Structural portion of a tender which includes scope of work, Specifications, data sheets and other engineering & Design documents for new projects. Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, material selection, and installation guidelines, etc., Conduct drawings / document reviews & analysis and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Participate in Layout, Design, 3D Model, HAZAP, HAZID reviews and value engineering & constructability reviews. Oversee the fabrication and installation ensuring adherence to project specifications and timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including process engineers, mechanical engineers, and project managers, to ensure seamless integration of piping systems. Working knowledge of the industry standards is required - American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Petroleum Institute (API), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) etc., Working knowledge of various applications is a plus - SPI, Revit, Navisworks etc., Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proficient in AutoCad and/or Microstation Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) Familiar with document Management software or equivalent Working conditions are as follows:
