Senior 3D Plant Designer / Plant 3D Lead
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Senior 3D Plant Designer leading AutoCAD Plant 3D modeling for a global water solutions company. Developing treatment-plant designs, standards, libraries, and engineering-team training.
Responsibilities:
- Develop detailed 3D models of water and wastewater treatment plants, desalination facilities, and industrial process installations
- Integrate mechanical equipment, tanks, vessels, pumps, filters, piping systems, valves, fittings, and instrumentation
- Translate P&IDs and engineering requirements into detailed layouts and coordinated 3D models
- Design piping routes, equipment arrangements, maintenance access, drainage, and installation interfaces
- Design piping supports, including arrangements, details, and load considerations, in coordination with structural engineers
- Coordinate 3D models with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines
- Perform model reviews and clash detection
- Prepare General Arrangement drawings, layouts, plans, and sections
- Generate piping isometric drawings and construction details
- Prepare detailed drawings of tanks, vessels, columns, and skids, including openings and connections
- Prepare piping support drawings and details
- Generate and validate Bills of Materials
- Ensure consistency between 3D models, P&IDs, specifications, and engineering drawings
- Establish, develop, and maintain standardized 3D design procedures, engineering guidelines, and drafting standards
- Build and maintain 3D component libraries, including equipment, piping components, valves, fittings, instrumentation, and piping supports
- Develop and maintain AutoCAD Plant 3D catalogs, Pipe Specs, templates, and component databases
- Establish standardized project templates, drawing formats, naming conventions, and model structures
- Develop and maintain digital design infrastructure, tools, and workflows
- Lead implementation of standardized 3D design methodologies and best practices across engineering projects
- Lead technical training and knowledge transfer for engineers and designers in AutoCAD Plant 3D and 3D design methodologies
- Develop training materials, technical guidelines, and internal working procedures
- Provide ongoing technical support, guidance, and mentoring to engineering team members
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (B.Sc. or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering is an advantage
- A degree in Environmental, Chemical, Water and Wastewater Engineering, or a related engineering discipline will also be considered
- Alternatively, a Mechanical Engineering diploma or equivalent technical qualification combined with at least 7–10 years of proven experience in 3D plant design and piping engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in 3D plant design and piping design
- Proven experience in water and wastewater treatment plants and desalination facilities
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D and AutoCAD
- Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory
- Ability to conduct technical meetings, prepare engineering documentation, and train engineers in English
- Strong practical engineering background in piping design, industrial process plants, and water and wastewater treatment facilities preferred
- Experience with other 3D design and plant modelling software is a significant advantage
- Experience as a design engineer or piping designer with independent engineering responsibilities preferred over solely CAD drafting experience
- Strong engineering mindset, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and ability to work independently with international multidisciplinary teams
Benefits:
- SD Solutions offers benefits; applicants are directed to contact the company for details
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