Mechanical Designer / Drafter
Mechanical Designer Provide project management & guidance for assigned mechanical as-built projects, including detailed project oversight (estimating, scheduling, prioritizing, budgeting, tracking, reporting and QA/QC functions). Utilize Bentley Microstation V8i Select Series 3, as primary CAD software, along with Bentley Descartes software for raster editing. Typical Assignments: • Work with Customer engineering team to develop overall "legacy as-built" project scope • Provide detailed project background research, as needed • Develop detailed scope of work for field & drafting work, for each drawing series assigned • Develop drafting labor estimates for self & assign drafting staff • Develop workload priorities, project schedule, metrics and reporting method • Provide on-site direction, investigation & field measurements, as necessary • Interface with other internal stakeholder groups, as necessary • Provide quality checks of all work performed for completeness & accuracy, along with adherence to current CAD standards • Review completed assignments with Transmission Drafting group, and handoff for final records management.
Minimum Qualifications: • High school diploma. • Minimum of 8 (5) years CAD experience ( Microstation V8i / DesCartes preferred, AutoCAD background will be considered ) along with industrial plant - mechanical design and construction proficiency • Advanced understanding of Michigan Gas Safety Standards • Advanced understanding of plan and section views • Advanced understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel software programs • General understanding of Microsoft Access database program • Must possess a valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in the State of Michigan • Must be able to interpret and/or prepare field sketches and photographs • Must have excellent command of the use of reference files, raster images and cell libraries within CAD software • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills Mechanical Qualifications • Minimum of 8 years of mechanical piping experience including firm understanding of welded, flanged and threaded process piping assembly and installation • Must have general knowledge of corrosion and communication/control requirements • Complete understanding of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) • Complete understanding of isometric and schematic drawings • Ability to provide detailed design layout for fabrication details • Must have a general understanding of electrical power and control wiring
