Senior CADWorx Piping Designer

Valdes is a 200-person, multidisciplinary, engineering, architecture, and project management company with an expert focus on technical excellence. Every client project is assigned a dedicated team of professionals who provide personalized services and solutions. The Valdes success model consists of streamlined work processes, attention to detail, technical expertise, and an unyielding commitment to client satisfaction, safety and quality.Valdes is guided by our purpose statement: We are talented people who thrive and achieve extraordinary results for our customers. Our core values reflect who we are, how we perform and what we aspire to:Integrity Critical Thinking Excellence Teamwork Passion Valdes proudly executes all work in the United States to maintain the utmost quality for our clients. We are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and hold the following certifications:National Minority Supplier Development Council - MBE CertificationIllinois Department of Central Management Services - BEP Certification City of Chicago - MBE CertificationCalifornia Public Utilities Commission, The Supplier Clearinghouse - MBE CertificationResponsibilitiesExtensive knowledge of the Piping and Plant layout discipline with capabilities and the initiative to perform the following task while supervising/mentoring junior staff Provide accurate detail piping design per project requirement in accordance with scope, budget, and schedule as assigned by project leadProvide on-site field assistance as required per project assignmentPlan, facilitate, or conduct 3D model design reviews in CADWorxPerform difficult and complex design calculationsProvide 2D & 3D design documents as required per project "list of deliverables"Check design documents for quality and accuracyProvide information for inter-discipline coordinationParticipate in project coordination meetingsMake recommendations to improve department work flow processDevelop and /or improve department standards, including templates and design guides.Supervise, coordinate, manage, design work for multiple projects of small to medium sizes in parallelProvide direction and day-to-day oversight of assigned subordinatesProvide man-hour engineering estimatesMentor understudies within piping departmentResponsible and accountable for the performance of assigned designers / draftersGenerate "Engineering Change Notice " before the start of all out of scope workDevelop piping construction scope of work documentOwnership of project, including quality, budget and scheduleReview of vendor drawingsAll other duties as assigned QualificationsAssociates or Bachelor's Degree in engineering technology or equivalent experienceExpert level with CADWorx 8+ years of experience working in the design field with BSET degree or 10+ years of experience without degreeEligibility to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the futureTechnical Competencies8+ years of technical experience in piping design The ability to proactively resolve technical design problemsStrong written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to communicate detailed information to both client and project team Ability to articulate complex ideas to co-workers and managementExtensive knowledge of 2D and 3D AutoCAD software including CADWorx.Ability to use design and/or CAD software to perform design tasksCompetencies and Skill Sets:Strong Microsoft Office experience Knowledge of multi-discipline project design execution and construction sequenceStrong piping design knowledge of major equipment and structuresCreative thinking in providing new solutions to design problems Ability to provide nozzle and platform orientations per project requirementsKnowledge of piping design requirements for in-line instrumentationUnderstand stress analysis and its applicationAbility to generate a construction scope of work documentPeople SkillsPersonable and able to work easily with others at all levelsAbility to handle difficult individuals and remain calm when employees or clients are confrontationalAbility to work independently or in a team environment Maintain a positive and professional relationship with co-workers and other discipline engineersExtroverted personality, able to initiate and follow through on assignments with little coachingStrong mentoring and coaching skills to train younger and less experienced staffProvide leadership to monitor, enforce, and improve quality of workDemonstrate effective work relationships with all project and department personnelOrganizational SkillsMust be well organized and able to prioritize work Ability to set and track goals Ability to multi-task and work on more than one project at a timeAble to commit to and meet project deadlines, and driven to provide outstanding service to both external and internal customersMust keep work area neat and clean Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.EEO/AAE