Senior Piping Designer

1 month ago

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Bechtel Full time

Requisition ID: 278207

  • Relocation Authorized: None
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Knoxville, TN

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.


Job Summary:

In this role, you will plan, develop, and review Plant Design & Piping (PD&P) work, produce drawings and documentation, and prepare design estimates for a project. You will coordinate with clients, facilitate technical discussions, and review and approve drawings, calculations, and bid summaries. You will solve complex technical issues and ensure PD&P designs comply with all regulations and standards. #LI-SNH

Major Responsibilities:

  • Leads or administers work of PD&P designers and drafters for a business line technology to include the preparation of layouts, study drawings, detailed 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) design models and construction drawings​.
  • Develops designs for complete and complex PD&P engineering systems such as earthwork, drainage, road design, foundation, and steel detailing with minimum supervision from which detailed scale models and/or construction drawings are completed​.
  • Assists in constructing detailed scale models.​
  • Prepares or assists with the preparation of assigned material requisitions and bid evaluations​.
  • Monitors and checks work for compliance with approved PD&P design standards to provide quality design, reliable/safe plant operation and construction economy​. Ensures PD&P systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards.
  • Participates in constructability reviews​.
  • Prepares design and drafting procedures to standardize design effort.​
  • Coordinates or makes jobsite visits, as required, to resolve problems and interpret drawings and documents​.
  • Reviews PD&P design scope changes, as required, for project management​.
  • Endorses or prepares reports of work progress, as required, for project and discipline use​.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience​.
  • This role requires a facility-specific clearance that requires U.S. Citizenship.
  • Hands-on experience using SmartPlant 3D for piping/plumbing design & drawing generation.
  • Knowledge & application of ASME B31.1 and/or B31.3 or application of local codes.
  • Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Prior lead experience.
  • Previous Bechtel and/or DOD or DOE project experience.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to

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