ASME DESIGNER

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Design Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Updated: 08.22.2024

Aqueous Vets® (AV®) is seeking talented, capable applicants to fill several key roles for our growing organization.

AV Aqueous Vets (AV) is a leading vertically integrated manufacturer and supplier of treatment systems designed to remove PFAS and other contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) from groundwater and drinking water, protecting our health and the environment. As a trusted industry leader, AV pairs its team of seasoned engineers and water industry professionals with an innovative, entrepreneurial approach to creating cutting-edge solutions for each end user. From concept to commission, AV’s turnkey solutions encompass a full range of capabilities, including design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and exemplary, long-term customer service. A proud member of the Bain Double Impact family, AV is passionate about ensuring sustainable social and environmental impact in the communities it serves. To learn more, visit AqueousVets.com.

Description

Designers create fabrication drawings for water treatment equipment including pressure vessels, structural steel, and piping using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD software. Specifically, this role includes the creation of calculations, drawings, bills of materials, and being a technical resource supporting pressure vessel construction. There is also the opportunity to be a part of ongoing product and process developments. This position provides significant advisory engineering support by method of calculations and code adherence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply a detailed knowledge of ASME VIII Division 1 Pressure Vessel Code to ensure resulting designs are safe and fully comply with all applicable design and jurisdictional requirements.
• Prepare fabrication drawings in support of pressure vessel construction.
• Create 3D models using Autodesk Inventor and extract 2D fully dimensioned drawings with all information to support fabrication.
• Calculations, analysis and design in accordance with key pressure vessel, structural & piping regulatory codes.
• Review, oversee & perform engineering calculations for mechanical stresses, member deflections, pressure, weldments, lifting lugs, vessel, and pipe wall thicknesses.
• Prepare detailed submittal designs for the manufacture of vessels, piping, and controls required for the treatment of municipal scale water systems.
• Create drawings with detailed Bills of Materials and weld symbols
• Work with shop manufacturing, purchasing and sales to identify and resolve all design issues.
• Investigate and document product design changes / improvements.
• Perform design work from Engineer’s markups and sketches under minimal supervision.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Continuously seek ways to improve the design process and communications.
• Meet project timelines.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must have proficiency in the use of Autodesk Inventor, or another 3D CAD package.
• Experience with Ansys, Compress, Mathcad or similar design software desired
• Skilled at developing complete sets of complex designs which include vessel and piping designs.
• Experience reading and understanding P&IDs.
• Must have the ability to review and understand technical specifications.
• Must have experience supporting a fabrication shop with accurate details and bill of materials for constructability.
• Ability to create conceptual designs through final design.
• Read and write English, communicating effectively with team members.
• Must always demonstrate and follow safety guidelines.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive, and positive. Having a passion for exceptional support is a must. Being sensitive to unpredictable demands and uncertainties is a requisite to delivering superior results and exceeding the expectations of the role.

Education and Experience:

• Required associate’s degree with focus in mechanical engineering or 2-year engineering technology degree
• Preferred BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Required 6 years’ minimum experience in ASME pressure vessel design
• Understanding of pressure vessel design codes, design calculations, mechanics of materials, machine design, structural design
• Experience using ERP software (Business Central preferred)
• Understanding of procedures, material, and project management principles
• Familiarity with quality and OSHA safety standards
• Working knowledge of Adobe & MS Office, especially Excel and Word
• Outstanding communication skills
• Excellent organizational, communication and time-management skills
• A team player with leadership abilities

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Able to travel as needed.

Aqueous Vets® is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition, marital, civil union or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.