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We are currently searching for an experienced Mechanical Designer to support our Midwest Region located in Lexington, KY. This is a part-time position.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a High school diploma or equivalent.
What you’ll be doing:
- Interpret and analyze general design requirements provided by engineers, including piping and instrumentation diagrams, piping specifications, stress analysis recommendations, and equipment requirements
- Use theoretical and practical design knowledge of the oil and gas industry to design CAD 3D models for mechanical equipment and piping systems
- Review vendor equipment drawing packages and provide comments
- Obtain accurate field data using 3D scanning or manual measurement methods
- Manipulate point cloud data to generate as-built 3D models
- Produce quality, constructible drawing packages per the project scope, including site plans, location plans, piping plans, sections and details, piping isometrics, pipe support details and tie-in details, where applicable
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, client and company design and drafting standards, and industry-accepted guidelines and best practices
- Perform quality control checks of the work of other designers and drafters
- Mentor and advise less-experienced designers and drafters
- Plan and supervise work for designers and other drafting personnel
- Communicate and work closely with other disciplines with minimal supervision
What you need to have:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Two-year drafting, design, or industry-related technical degree from an accredited university or trade school preferred
- 10+ years of experience in drafting, 3D modeling and piping design required
- 5+ years of experience in oil and gas industry preferred
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, CADWorx Plant and ISOGEN
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
- Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
Why Volkert?
Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.
Key Full Time Benefits:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
- Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
- Wellness incentives
- Student Debt Retirement Match
- Additional voluntary benefits
The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.
“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”
– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 10+ years of experience in drafting, 3D modeling and piping design
- Two-year drafting, design, or technical degree from an accredited university or trade school
- 5+ years of experience in oil and gas industry
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, CADWorx Plant and ISOGEN
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle report
What We Do
Volkert’s history began in 1925 when it was founded in New Orleans as Doullut & Erwin to provide waterfront and heavy construction services, as well as airport design services beginning in 1927. During World War II, the company contributed to the design and construction of U.S. Navy shipyards for the production of “Liberty Ships” as well as dry docks and self-operating steel and wood docks for the war effort. Following the war, the firm relocated to Mobile, Alabama where it was headed by David Volkert. Volkert acquired the company in 1954 and led its involvement in the design of the U.S. interstate highway system, the largest civil engineering project in history, in nine southeastern states and the District of Columbia. Renamed for Volkert in 1963, and under his leadership, the firm has expanded to provide a wide range of design services in transportation, aviation, construction, public works and utilities, property acquisition, and environmental engineering. Through its accomplished history, Volkert has earned over 60 major engineering awards as well as several inductions into the Engineering Hall of Fame. Volkert is now the largest Alabama-based engineering company and is ranked in the top quartile of the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms. Today, Volkert is listed among the top 1% of engineering companies in the United States and our commitment to serving our clients, our communities, and our nation with excellence is as steadfast as it was over ninety years ago.
