The Technical Designer functions as project leader in directing Technical Design work on a single contract or project. Working from information at the proposal, early contract or final design stages, this individual functions as the interface between various engineering departments and Project Management. This role falls within our Design Engineering organization and requires working closely with engineers, proposal managers, project managers, project engineers, and shop personnel. The scope of ... more details
The Technical Designer functions as project leader in directing Technical Design work on a single contract or project. Working from information at the proposal, early contract or final design stages, this individual functions as the interface between various engineering departments and Project Management. This role falls within our Design Engineering organization and requires working closely with engineers, proposal managers, project managers, project engineers, and shop personnel. The scope of work includes boiler and environmental products as well as related auxiliary equipment such as flues and ducts, piping, fans, tanks, steel, etc. This individual may be a in a highly specialized field such as Pressure Vessel Engineering performing ASME code calculations for compliance with ASME boiler codes, boiler drum internals specialist, etc.
Utilize the latest 2D and 3D CAD technology (such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks and/or E3D) to prepare basic arrangement drawings, 3D models, and assembly/details for basic component parts.
Calculate expansion movements, clearances for equipment and heating surfaces, secondary supports, stiffeners, sootblower pipe design, pressure part calculations (PVD program), etc.
Translate/apply design requirements from CAD data base, contract information sheets, customer specifications, proposal drawings, P&ID’s, flow diagrams and other data into actual product design or details.
Determine appropriate views, sections, and orientation on drawings to be made for the purpose of showing necessary information in the most effective manner.
Develop raw material requirements for Procurement orders for pressure and non-pressure parts to be utilized by company purchasing to place material orders & assembly component orders for fabrication.
Perform the checking function on all types of drawings, including verification that the arrangement/detail drawings fulfill the requirements or conditions defined in the design specified, and that they comply with all applicable company and industry standards. Verify drawing accuracy concerning such items as dimensions, fits and tolerances.
Review and comment on engineering schedules and attends weekly status meetings. Assist others within his/her group with problems when supervisor is unavailable.
Determine boiler field weld locations for all pressure parts. Develop plant arrangements to direct Customer A/E (Architect/Engineer) in placement of building structures and equipment beyond scope of company.
Utilize experience and creativity to solve structural and arrangement problems of complex projects. Maintain close contact with engineers and estimators to develop economical designs.
Assist Project Engineers/Project Managers in reviewing and selecting various pieces of auxiliary vendor equipment. Review and comment on vendor equipment drawings per contract requirements.
Work on FOAK (First of a Kind) development of various product lines within the company by making design sketches and layout of equipment designs to establish company standards.
Make drawing assignments for Tech Designers assigned to his project. Monitor assigned work to meet schedule requirements and assist in training new personnel.
Assigned as field liaison engineer during construction of a project.
Oversee offshore engineering on a task or project basis ensuring quality and schedule metrics are met serving as a lead Tech Design resource on a project.
Responsible for the overall execution of any and all work assigned that is to be executed out of the offshore/global Tech Design team as a lead resource.
Frequently required to travel domestically and internationally to Customer’s A/E to perform 3D model reviews/presentations with Customer, manufacturing shops or job sites. Also perform equipment walk-downs to take field measurements and establish site specific requirements.
Obtain a 2-year associates or technical degree in drafting/design
8 years’ experience preferred
Must know how to apply company and industry standards and procedures.
Proficiency in a 3D CAD packages is preferred
Successful candidates will demonstrate attention to detail and possess good verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates critical thinking, time management, and organizational skills.
Akron, OH (100) (5030) 1200 East Market Street - Suite 650 Akron, 44305
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