Mechanical Piping Design Engineer

An established engineering company based in Kent is looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Piping Design Engineer to join its growing design team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of industrial process plant projects from initial concept through to detailed design, supporting both new build and brownfield modifications across multiple sectors.

The Role

Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for producing high quality piping and mechanical designs while supporting projects from survey through to manufacture and installation.

Responsibilities include:

• Producing piping layouts, equipment arrangement drawings and piping isometrics.
• Developing detailed 3D plant models using Autodesk Plant 3D.
• Designing mechanical equipment and components using Autodesk Inventor.
• Carrying out site surveys on existing industrial facilities.
• Capturing and processing laser scan data for retrofit and brownfield projects.
• Integrating point cloud information into Plant 3D models.
• Coordinating with structural and electrical disciplines.
• Carrying out model reviews and clash detection using Navisworks.
• Producing accurate construction drawings and fabrication information.
• Supporting installation teams and resolving technical design queries.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical or piping design.
• Strong Autodesk Plant 3D experience.
• Autodesk Inventor experience.
• Experience producing piping layouts, isometrics and equipment arrangement drawings.
• Industrial site survey experience.
• Experience using laser scanning equipment or working with point cloud data.
• Navisworks experience.
• Good understanding of piping design principles and relevant industry standards.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence or the ability to travel to customer sites.
• Ability to work full time from the Kent office.

Desirable

• Autodesk Revit.
• Autodesk Recap.
• ISO 19650 knowledge.
• Experience within chemical, pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, water treatment, energy or oil and gas sectors.
• Brownfield plant modification experience.
• Experience mentoring junior designers.

Marton Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.