Technical Designer

Description

The Technical Designer is the f irst l eve l of being a project lead. T his role will work closely with engineers, proposal managers, project managers, project engineers, and shop personnel with information from the proposal, early contract, and/or final design stage . The s cope of work includes utility boiler products as well as related auxiliary equipment such as flues and ducts, piping, fans, tanks, steel, et c.

• Utilize the latest 2D and 3D CAD technology (such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks and/or SmartPlant ) to prepare basic arrangement drawings, 3D models and basic assembly/details, drawings/models for basic component parts.
• Calculate expansion movements, clearances for equipment, 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 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 the purchasing department to place material orders & assembly component orders for fabrication. This involves collaboration with Purchasing to identify available materials (which are suitable for the use intended and often must be c ode-compliant) in order to price and procure long lead time materials or in support of accelerated project schedules.
• Assure that drawings prepared comply with proposal requests or contract specifications and all applicable company and industry standards.
• Perform the checking function on all types of drawings, including verification that the arrangement/detail drawi ngs fulfill the requirements/ conditions defined in the design specified. Verify drawings accuracy concerning such items as dimensions, fits and tolerances.
• Determine boiler field weld locations for all pressure parts. Review and comment on engineering schedules and attend weekly status meetings.
• Develop detailed, project- specific drawings and fully structured bills of materials for manufacturing and pressure part fabricators. This often involves an understanding of the fabricators capabilities and the awareness , if not the development of the manufacturing plan.
• Assist Project Engineer s /Project Manager s in reviewing and selecting various pieces of auxiliar y vendor equipment. Also review and comment on vendor equipment drawings per contract requirements.
• Develop arrangements involving multiple in-house engineering disciplines which are used to direct downstream detail activities of other engineering groups and/or the C ustomers Architect/Engineer .
• Work on FOAK (First of a Kind) development of various product lines within the company by making design sketches and layout of equipment design to establish company standards.
• Assist in training new personnel.
• Make drawing assignments for Tech Designers a ssigned to his project. Monitor assigned work to meet schedule requirements.
• As required per proposal/contract activity assigned, 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-down to take field measurements and establish site specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Obtain a 2-year associates or technical degree in drafting/design
• 1-2 years experience preferred
• Must know how to apply company and industry standards and procedures.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or other 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.