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Merrick & Company is looking to expand our Mechanical Process Piping Designer staff in our Ellicott City, Maryland office to support projects in our Energy, Manufacturing and Bioprocessing unit. We are seeking a Designer to support various short-term and long-term projects that start immediately. The ideal candidates will have a passion for industrial process related design, problem solving and teamwork.

The Mechanical/Process Piping Designer will be responsible for the design of the process and mechanical piping systems, complying with process piping standards and accepted industry practices.  Projects will entail piping design and equipment layouts for industrial manufacturing processes relating to the markets of food & beverage, personal care, advanced technology, specialty chemicals, automotive, heavy manufacturing, power, oil & gas, and other industrial facilities/systems.

Responsibilities include generation of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), preparation of 3D modeling of equipment and piping systems, development of detailed isometric drawings from the 3D model and equipment layout drawings, and field walk-downs as required to identify existing conditions and tie-in points.

The designer will utilize Plant 3D to create engineering drawings. The designer will generate process, mechanical and piping deliverables, taking direction from the project engineer, lead engineer, or lead designer. Working in a multi-disciplinary team, the designer will be responsible for generating designs to meet exacting technical standards while adhering to project schedule and budget requirements.

• Technical degree or Certification in drafting or piping design
• AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and CADWorx proficiency.
• Eight (8) years of experience in piping design and plant layout preferred.
• Background in the development of piping systems design.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design teams and taking direction from other disciplines and project leaders.
• Experience in process piping design.
• Experience in hygienic/sanitary piping design.
• Experience in design of wet and dry material handling and processing systems.
• Knowledge or experience in the use of national standards including ASME B31.3 is a plus.
• Required software competencies include MS Excel, MS Word, Bluebeam, and Navisworks.
• Plant3D Database experience creating intelligent P&IDs, models and components is a plus.
• Proficiency using Revit software is a plus.
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship.
• Candidate must be capable of and willing to obtain a DOD security clearance.
• Ability to participate in visits to client sites

• Previous consulting engineering experience

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.