(originally uploaded on 14 Nov, 2023)

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking highly motivated Mechanical/Piping Designers to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) at our office in Tampa, FL.

The Hatch PDG provides you with an opportunity to be a leader within an integrated team which provides engineering services for projects within the USA Region and across the globe. Working closely with the engineers and designers within the group, the Mechanical/Piping Designer will be an integral part of the team working on challenging projects. This position will allow the candidate to directly apply and develop his or her knowledge in facility layout, equipment modeling and piping system design, while developing new skills. The candidate will help drive the Hatch Digital Project Delivery program, which includes intelligent 3D modeling, data centric multi-discipline engineering, and integrated delivery models.  Hatch also offers exposure to the latest 3D modeling and analysis tools to support project completion.

We manage our clients’ entire project lifecycle from studies to building assets, operating the assets, and developing efficiencies.   Join our team and become part of a community that strives for positive change–providing the best solutions for our clients’ toughest challenges!  

This position reports to the Regional Mechnical and Piping Manager (USA) 

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Develop plant 3D layouts for equipment and process/utility piping systems with quality and economy constantly in mind.
• Understand ASME piping codes is expected as well as other knowledge of industry/regulatory codes, standards and standard drafting conventions.
• Lead and coordinate design activities with other members of the piping project team, as well as other design disciplines, to ensure proper interface and compliance with project objectives.
• Understand and follow established company workflows.
• Prepare and deliver plant design documents (plans and piping isometrics).
• Be in charge of isometric production control and monitoring
• Prepare and understand of PFDs and P&IDs
• Participate in technical meetings related to project progress as required.
• Check / Initiate comment drawings and project documents.
• Comment on vendor drawings as received.
• Modify and revise design documents as required.
• Perform field surveys, when necessary, to collect information, or to update the design documents to "As Built" status when required by terms of the project contract.

 You bring to the role/Required:

• Diploma, Associates Degree or equivalent in engineering design or drafting.
• 3+ years of experience in either mechanical or piping design. 
• Extensive experience with 2D and 3D CAD software (Microstation, AutoCAD, OpenPlant) is required (strict adherence to Hatch and Client drafting standards will be expected).
• Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards, as well as standard drafting conventions.
• Excellent safety awareness.
• Ability to motivate individuals to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives
• Strong deliverable focus, ability to plan the work
• A high degree of understanding of inter-discipline dependencies related to the discipline
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills

Nice to have/Preferred (not required):

• Experience with data-centric or BIM systems is preferred.
• Experience in fertilizer, chemical, petrochemical, mining, or other heavy industrial sectors is preferred.
• Site experience in a technical role is preferred.

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking highly motivated Mechanical/Piping Designers to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) at our office in Tampa, FL.

The Hatch PDG provides you with an opportunity to be a leader within an integrated team which provides engineering services for projects within the USA Region and across the globe. Working closely with the engineers and designers within the group, the Mechanical/Piping Designer will be an integral part of the team working on challenging projects. This position will allow the candidate to directly apply and develop his or her knowledge in facility layout, equipment modeling and piping system design, while developing new skills. The candidate will help drive the Hatch Digital Project Delivery program, which includes intelligent 3D modeling, data centric multi-discipline engineering, and integrated delivery models.  Hatch also offers exposure to the latest 3D modeling and analysis tools to support project completion. Join our team and become part of a community that strives for positive change–providing the best solutions for our clients’ toughest challenges!  

This position reports to the Regional Mechnical and Piping Manager (USA) 

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Develop plant 3D layouts for equipment and process/utility piping systems with quality and economy constantly in mind.
• Understand ASME piping codes is expected as well as other knowledge of industry/regulatory codes, standards and standard drafting conventions.
• Lead and coordinate design activities with other members of the piping project team, as well as other design disciplines, to ensure proper interface and compliance with project objectives.
• Understand and follow established company workflows.
• Prepare and deliver plant design documents (plans and piping isometrics).
• Be in charge of isometric production control and monitoring
• Prepare and understand of PFDs and P&IDs
• Participate in technical meetings related to project progress as required.
• Check / Initiate comment drawings and project documents.
• Comment on vendor drawings as received.
• Modify and revise design documents as required.
• Perform field surveys, when necessary, to collect information, or to update the design documents to "As Built" status when required by terms of the project contract.

 You bring to the role/Required:

• Diploma, Associates Degree or equivalent in engineering design or drafting.
• 3+ years of experience in either mechanical and/or piping design. 
• Extensive experience with 2D and 3D CAD software (Microstation, AutoCAD, OpenPlant) is required (strict adherence to Hatch and Client drafting standards will be expected).
• Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards, as well as standard drafting conventions.
• Excellent safety awareness.
• Ability to motivate individuals to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives
• Strong deliverable focus, ability to plan the work
• A high degree of understanding of inter-discipline dependencies related to the discipline
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills

Preferred (not required):

• Experience with data-centric or BIM systems is preferred.
• Experience in fertilizer, chemical, petrochemical, mining, or other heavy industrial sectors is preferred.
• Site experience in a technical role is preferred.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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