Mechanical Piping Designer

<strong>McKenney’s has been going strong for more than seven decades. Our culture values people and ideas, and we work together to deliver the most innovative solutions to our customers. We help you grow in your career through training and support, and as an equal opportunity employer, we provide comprehensive benefits and give you a firm foundation for the future.</strong>

Atlanta, GA

McKenney's Inc.

<h4><strong>BUILDING A HIGHER STANDARD<br /></strong></h4> <p><strong><br /> Since 1948, our proven approach has ensured high-quality solutions at every stage of a building. But we know that providing the highest level of services takes the right people and a healthy environment. With this in mind, our focus is to improve the lives of our customers, employees and communities around us through all aspects of what we do.<br /> <br /> Self-performance of all trades, in-house shops and over seven decades of experience have made us the top choice in mechanical contractors, providing highly efficient mechanical systems and a full range of services that meet your unique needs.</strong></p> https://www.mckenneys.com/

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Full Time

Overview: Designer shall work in a team environment to develop accurate, constructible, coordinated, and timely Mechanical Piping system models meeting McKenney&rsquo;s drafting standards and fully coordinated with the architectural &amp; structural elements of the building and the other building trades (sprinkler, ductwork, piping, etc.). A Mechanical Piping designer will also be responsible for providing accurate shop drawings that support the construction team. The designer will report to the modeling supervisor and be r esponsible for interacting with the fabrication supervisor, detailers, project managers, project engineers, field foreman.<br /><br />
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Utilize McKenney&rsquo;s CAD standards to create Mechanical Piping models consistent with company and project requirements.</li> <li>Accurately model Mechanical Piping systems in compliance with project plans, project specifications, and code requirements for the purposes of producing fabrication documents (spool sheets and drawing) from the model.</li> <li>Coordinate all Mechanical Piping systems with: ductwork, mechanical equipment, other trades, architectural and structural elements of the building.</li> <li>Coordinate all Mechanical Piping to provide safe and adequate access in accordance with manufacturer and code clearances to avoid installation conflicts in the field.</li> <li>Utilize the fabrication team to provide annotated, dimensioned shop drawings, spool assemblies and spool drawings.</li> <li>Review and distribute fabrication information including assembly sheets, and spool drawings to project managers and field leaders.</li> <li>Effectively and proactively communicate with project managers, project engineers and field foremen during the drafting and construction process. This includes communication of challenges and schedule progress on a timely basis (weekly at a minimum).</li> <li>Use Company tools to manage requests for information and shop drawing progress.</li> <li>Proactively identify and communicate areas of deficiency/gaps along with proposed solutions on projects to support timely completion of work.</li> <li>Work with project manager and field foreman to create As-Built condition drawings for projects.</li> <li>Produce all documents on time and within budget (estimated drafting hours) in a timely manner based on job requirements to meet commitments to our customers, both internal and external.</li> <li>Willingness to seek knowledge from others.</li> <li>Actively pursue self development of skills as it relates to the duties for this job position.</li> <li>Maintain Enthusiasm and Positive Attitude.</li> </ul> <br />
Requirements: <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED</li> <li>Minimum of 5 years working in the Mechanical Piping trade or 5 years of Mechanical Piping design experience using Revit 2019 or AutoCAD</li> </ul> <br />PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<br /> <ul> <li>Experience with Mechanical Piping drafting using Autodesk Fabrication CADmep software.</li> <li>Ability to layout and size mechanical piping and similar activities.</li> <li>2-year Associates Degree in drafting or similar area.</li> <li>Ability to visualize three dimensional layouts from two dimensional drawings.</li> </ul> <br />KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS<br /> <ul> <li>Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural construction documents.</li> <li>Must be a self-starter, with ability to work well as part of a team and independently.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Commitment to detail and deadlines.</li> <li>Must have a professional appearance.</li> <li>Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals</li> <li>Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.</li> <li>Must possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.</li> <li>Must have basic PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database software</li> </ul> <br />WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:<br /> <ul> <li>Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment</li> <li>No or very limited exposure to physical risk.</li> <li>No or very limited physical effort required.</li> </ul> <br />Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.<br /> <br />McKenney&rsquo;s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney&rsquo;s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.