Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company that provides quality project management, engineering, drafting, and procurement services, as well as, provides an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.

Keystone's family of companies include: Milestone Project Services,  SIS SILverstone,  VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates

Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning Controls & Automation Construction Management Design & Drafting Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process Functional Safety Information Technology Instrumentation On-Site Services Operations & Commissioning Support Procurement Project Management.

Keystone Engineering is currently seeking a Piping Designer for a Lake Charles Area onsite position.

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Lake Charles Area Facility

Work Environment/Physical Demands: Office/Sedentary, Plant

Travel Requirements: Occasional site visits required.

Essential Functions:

• Onsite piping design position at a Lake Charles Area client facility.
  
• Provide piping design support by working with plant design staff and project managers to generate construction packages.
• Drawings include P&IDs, ISO's, Ortho's, and BOM's prepared using AutoCAD.
• Provide edits/updates in AutoCAD to plant documentation.
• Perform field data collection of dimensions, reference points, and existing installations to ensure accurate locational representation on all projects.
• Communicate with operations and plant maintenance staff for input on project details.
• Ensure all drawings are prepared using client standards for completeness, and overall quality, and follow document control procedures.
• Perform checking for overall drawing integrity.
• Follow all plant safety requirements to work onsite.
• Able to make field trips and climb in structures, if needed.

Requirements:

• A.S. Degree in Drafting from an Accredited Institution.
• 3 - 7 years of design/drafting experience. 
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD.
• Aptitude for understanding technical & construction terminology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, creative, organized, and solution advocate.
• Attention to detail.
• Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the U.S for any employer.
• Applicant must possess a current, valid TWIC card.

Experience Preferred:

• Field Construction experience coupled with CAD Skills.
• Prior experience obtained from onsite assignments and/or engineering firm positions.