Piping Designer

Dublin

1 year ago

Applications closed

Piping Designers- Dublin

Who We are

NIRAS Ireland specializes in design and delivery of process-driven projects. We provide Project Management, Engineering Design, Project and Managed Service resources to the Food & Beverage, Life Science and Advanced Process Manufacturing sectors across Ireland and internationally.

Fundamentally committed to sustainable progress and service delivery as one of Europe's largest development consulting firms, NIRAS employs over 3000 permanent staff and utilises a pool of 25,000+ experts across our network. With 4 offices in Ireland and 51 offices in 32 countries, NIRAS has a local presence across the globe and is committed to building long-term partnerships and capabilities everywhere we work.

Opportunities

Owing to continued growth, NIRAS seeks to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Piping Designers eager to advance in their career and be part of a dynamic and innovative Process Piping Department. Successful applicants will be engaged on medium and large scale design projects across Food & Beverage, Life Science and Advanced Process Manufacturing sectors. They will be required to deliver piping design projects throughout, from Basis of Design right through to 100% review, working in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment but should also be equally comfortable taking ownership of specific areas of design.

Responsibilities

Reviewing Vendor Drawings and Process P&ID's (Piping & Instrumentation Drawings).
Isometric generation from Process P&ID's (Piping & Instrumentation Drawings).
Produce Equipment Layouts and models from vendor information.
Produce 3D models of equipment, piping and supports.
Produce sketch isometrics from site surveys.
System walk downs and site surveys.
Clash checking for pipe clashes.
Produce Material Take Off's

Requirements
5+ years’ piping design experience -ideally pharma, food and beverage, semiconductor or advanced highly regulated process manufacturing Industries.
Third level piping / mechanical qualification or time served trades qualification is desirable.
Experience in pharmaceutical / clean room piping design, specifications and construction.
Proven experience in 3D Design required – Plant 3D knowledge an advantage.
Knowledge of current piping codes and standards.
Ability to work effectively within a team or on their own as projects dictate.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in CADWorx, Plant 3D, Navisworks, Revit, Word, Excel etc.
Keen attention to detail.

What to Do next

If you are an ambitious and experienced Piping Designer we encourage you to apply and come join our team at NIRAS Ireland. NIRAS Ireland Projects and Office Locations

For a confidential discussion regarding this and our many other exciting opportunities with NIRAS Ireland, please contact Philip Cahill

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