Mechanical/Piping 3D Designer (Mid-Senior level)

Progressive Design•Midlothian, VA

84d•Onsite

About The Position

Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking an entrepreneurial spirited Senior Mechanical Designer & Mechanical Designer. This is a full time/direct hire position. The position ideally will be located in Midlothian, Virginia (Richmond, VA area). Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert’s daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business. Our team’s knowledge and hands-on experience can take projects from concept to startup. As a full service, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates. We serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.

Requirements

Knowledge of heavy industrial process piping design, experience in an industrial chemical processing environment is a plus
Working knowledge of AutoCAD Plant 3D or similar software
Working knowledge of incorporating safety, maintainability, constructability, and operational requirements into the design process
Knowledge of pipe, pipe fittings, valves, piping supports, and insulation used in various industrial applications
Experience in equipment layout
Working knowledge in obtaining detailed field dimensions in heavy industrial environments
Ability to successfully handle multiple projects
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong communication and organizational skills
Must be results oriented
Must be a team player
Must possess uncompromised commitment to quality
Must be US citizen
Have a Valid Driver's License
Pass a Drug Test & Background Check

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of heavy industrial process piping design, experience in an industrial chemical processing environment is a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing design duties on assigned projects involving process, service and utility piping, supports, HVAC, equipment layout, and other mechanically related design.
Assist project manager in developing bids, proposals, estimates, scopes of work, schedules, material lists, design concepts, design drawings, correspondence, scope change submittals, and other project documentation per customer and corporate guidelines
Perform field work and technical research
Maintain project files and documentation
Certify accuracy and completeness of all deliverable products and services in assigned areas of responsibility
Maintain scope, schedule and budget in assigned areas of responsibility
Provide guidance and assistance to subordinate staff members on day-to-day matters