QISG
Mechanical & Piping Designer
Birmingham, AL - Full Time
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical & Piping Designer to join our EPC team supporting power generation and distribution projects. This includes work on gas turbines, renewables, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and transmission systems. You will be responsible for executing complete mechanical designs, applying advanced engineering techniques, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-quality, constructible solutions.
What You’ll Do
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical & Piping Designer to join our EPC team supporting power generation and distribution projects. This includes work on gas turbines, renewables, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and transmission systems. You will be responsible for executing complete mechanical designs, applying advanced engineering techniques, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-quality, constructible solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Develop piping designs including P&IDs, General Arrangements (GAs), equipment layouts, and inline instrumentation.
- Prepare Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and support procurement activities.
- Perform field design work to verify existing conditions and coordinate with client personnel.
- Create construction-ready documentation including installation drawings, isometric drawings, support details, and bill of materials.
- Support site activities during construction and startup phases.
- Identify and communicate scope changes and design updates.
- Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure design integration and alignment.
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.
- Familiarity with gas turbines, BESS, substations, transmission systems, and renewables.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Inventor, Revit, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong understanding of piping materials, supports, valves, and instrumentation.
- Ability to interpret vendor drawings and convert them into construction documents.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience with flexibility/stress analysis is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and in virtual, cross-functional teams.
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for field verification and support.
