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Cats & Specs Piping Designer
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What they do
A Mechanical or Electrical Drafter prepares detailed drawings needed to manufacture or repair machinery and equipment, with dimensions and other specific engineering data. Uses computer aided design software. May create diagrams for products that include mechanical and electronic components, such as cars or computers, or prepare the diagrams used to install wiring and electrical equipment in buildings or in electrical distribution systems.
$62,306 / year median in Delaware
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Technical Staffing Resources (TSR) is seeking a Cats & Specs Piping Designer to work with one of the largest EPC firms in the country. This is a contract position located in Newark, DE, has an expected duration of 6+ months and offers a hybrid schedule.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop, maintain, and administer piping catalogs and specifications within the project's 3D design environment.
Configure and manage piping component data, specifications, and engineering standards to support project execution.
Ensure consistency and quality of catalog and specification data across projects and disciplines.
Create and maintain piping class libraries, component attributes, and associated reference data.
Coordinate with Piping Engineering, Materials Management, Procurement, and Project Design teams to ensure accurate implementation of project requirements.
Support setup, validation, and troubleshooting of piping specifications within E3D or equivalent 3D design systems.
Develop and implement best practices for catalog and specification management.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to designers and project personnel regarding catalog and specification development.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to piping data management and 3D design workflows.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 10 years of experience developing and maintaining piping catalogs and specifications for industrial, energy, chemical, refining, LNG, or related projects.
Experience with
AVEVA E3D
Catalogs & Specifications is strongly preferred.
Experience with equivalent 3D design platforms such as PDMS, SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), CADWorx, Plant 3D, OpenPlant, or similar systems will be considered.
Strong understanding of piping engineering principles, piping materials, component standards, and industry codes.
Experience creating, modifying, and maintaining piping classes, specification databases, and component libraries.
Working knowledge of ASME, ASTM, MSS, API, and other applicable piping standards.
Ability to interpret P&IDs, line lists, equipment data sheets, and engineering specifications.
Experience supporting multidisciplinary design teams in a project environment.
Strong problem-solving, data management, and quality assurance skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Field and construction experience is considered a plus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years of overall piping design and engineering project experience.
Advanced experience with E3D Administration, Catalog Management, and Specification Management.
Experience with database management, automation tools, or scripting related to catalog/specification development.
Ability to lead corporate standardization initiatives and support multiple projects simultaneously.