Middough Inc. - 'TOP WORKPLACES' Award Winner! Lead Food Process/Packaging Equipment Layout and Sanitary Piping Designer Position and Responsibilities: As a Lead Food Process/Packaging Equipment Layout and Sanitary Piping Designer with Middough, you will be involved in the layout of process, packaging and utility equipment in multiple equipment arrangements and creating general arrangement with direction from Process Engineering. Additionally, you will create drawings using 3D models for bidding and construction purposes, equipment access, and support platform design, pipe support systems, and extensive coordination of process piping and process mechanical designs with the entire facility design team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Equipment layout design in 2D and 3D. Liquid and solid material process equipment and piping systems. Create piping and instrumentation drawings to include piping drawings from PIDs and equipment arrangements. Gather and organize information for developing design drawings; visit client sites as needed to understand existing equipment arrangements and piping systems. Oversee all aspects and details of process and utility piping for the project. Communicate effectively with both the client and internal project team on the overall design coordination. Prepare general arrangements, plans, elevations, isometrics, and details for use in bid packaging and construction. Execute 3D model reviews with client using Navisworks. Utilize pipe fabrication techniques and methods in both shop and field. Support development of project scope, budget, and schedule for all equipment layout and piping related project work. Support construction activities (such as RFI responses). Lead and mentor layout and piping designer teams as assigned. Education, Experience and Skills The successful candidate will possess the following: Bachelor of Science degree or technical associate degree preferred. 15+ years of experience in designing piping systems in a food/dairy setting. Experience using 3D piping design programs such as AutoCAD and Plant 3D preferred. Thorough understanding of food safety and sanitary design and knowledge of food and beverage industry standards, practices, and regulations. Demonstrated design in food and beverage industries preferred. Working knowledge of Codes and Standards. Ability and desire to venture into field to trouble shoot design challenges. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and diligence skills. Strong organizational abilities for efficiency. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Physical Requirements The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this position, the successful candidate will: Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, use repeating motions that may include the wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear. Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus. Should not expect adverse environmental conditions within company offices. May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as climbing ladders and/or stairs, extreme heat and/or cold, and/or poor air quality) if or when on-site at a client facility. Noise levels may be moderate to high at various client sites, hearing protection may be required and/or provided. Safety protections (PPE) and training to