Sr. Piping Designer

Post Date: Jul 07, 2006 Type: Contract to hire
Start Date: ASAP Salary:
Location: Nebraska - Omaha Job Reference: J-NNGCO

Skills:
*An associate's degree in engineering or a related field, a technical degree, or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position without a degree.)
*Three to four years of related experience in gas pipeline electrical engineering, operations or construction.
*A strong analytical ability, good interpersonal and human relation skills.
*Demonstrate good judgment in problem solving and decision-making, with ability to take action or commit oneself appropriately.
*Thorough understanding of electrical drafting procedures and techniques.
*Ability to provide work direction to assigned personnel.
*Working knowledge of AutoCAD and CAD overlay and electrical related application and the Nvision Document Management System.
*Demonstrate knowledge in engineering and operations related, codes standard and procedures, i.e. (NEC, DOT, Ferc, OSHA, NNG, etc.).
*Good oral and written communication skills.
*Excellent PC skills, including familiarity with Window environment, must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
*Ability to work with changing priorities and exacting deadlines.
*Ability to make periodic field trips to operations technical office facilities or other site as required.
*In-depth working knowledge of gas pipeline industry and NNG system preferred, but not required.
*Ability to prioritize and handle multiple task and project concurrently.

Job Description:
*Analyzes project scope and engineering design criteria of assigned electrical design projects to determine manpower requirements, angering criteria, ect.
*Selects material and prepares material lists based on standards, specifications, and operation requirements.
*Prepares detail functional and physical design drawings of electrical equipment and related facilities in accordance with accepted design practices and standards.
*Assembles and reviews project drawings for accuracy, completeness, content, and compliance with accepted drawing standards and format.
*Revise drawings in accordance with redirected requirements.
*Assmebles Projects Completion Package and related documentsas assigned.
*Provides guidance and instruction to less experience designer as required.
*Participates in design conference and makes field trips concerning projects.
*Assist in meeting the company's business objective and the various government agency rules and regulations.
*Reports status of projects to design manager. Make recommendations relative to manpower requirements.
*Participate in task forces, conference and training sessions to streamline or re-engineer internal/external processes as required.
*Perform and additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.


Experience: Six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not posses a degree.