Lead Designer

Company and Role Summary

The Lisbon Group provides services within three primary core competencies: Engineering, EPC project execution and management, and Operations Services. We use our recognized expertise in upstream, midstream and LNG production facilities to provide full multi-disciplinary engineering services, EPC Contracting, and operational services. We are a learning organization and take the lessons learned from the projects we complete to continuously improve each of our core competencies.

We are looking for a Lead Designer to provide exceptional design services for assigned projects with a drive to push projects to completion and ability to multi-task and manage multiple small to medium size projects. This role will lead the design team and oversee project design work along with drafting deliverables.

What You Will do

• Lead development initiatives for the design/drafting team, and provide training to other designers as needed
• Act as a liaison between engineering disciplines and the design team
• Coordinate the design/drafting team workload, project deliverables, and schedule deadlines
• Support engineering disciplines, project team, and field services with drawings, troubleshooting, and technical guidance
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFD’s)
• Generate intelligent piping instrumentation diagrams (PID's)
• Generate intelligent CAD-based 3D models through conceptual, FEED, and detailed design phases
• Attend and facilitate 3D model review sessions with the project team and client.
• Design standard template equipment modeling
• Produce custom equipment modeling
• Create assemblies, X-ref’s etc.
• Design project piping and equipment layout concepts
• Develop plot plan and piping and equipment layout drawings
• Create general arrangements, orthographic, piping isometrics, X-REF, etc.
• Develop material take-off (MTO) for the projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related technical discipline or field, with relevant work experience
• We are an engineering and EPC contractor- career dedicated to design work for EPC or engineering contractor experience required
• 12+ years mechanical design experience in oil and gas in related offshore and onshore upstream, midstream, and LNG facilities
• Previous lead/supervisory experience highly preferred
• A proven ability in full project life-cycle delivery (2D and 3D) from PFD, PID, through mechanical 3D deliverables
• A proven ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Approximately 90% of your work involves internal interaction, with <10% external, primarily with vendors and customers
• Ability to develop 3D models from 3D scan and point cloud
• Electrical drafting including control panel, cable schedules, etc. a plus but not required
• Field experience including as-building experience a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• AutoCAD Plant 3D experience required

Current authorization to work within the United States is required. Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided. 

What’s In It for You?

• Join us in making a difference today for a sustainable tomorrow!
• Direct access to the leaders of the company as you work to make important decisions on project and client strategies
• The ability to directly influence engineering standards, project success and project delivery
• Rare ability to support projects across their life cycle: end-to-end visibility from feasibility, execution and operations
• Ability to shape your role to play to your strengths and grow
  

Pay/Benefits

• On-site (Houston or Seattle)
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Lisbon Group covers 100% of employee (employee only) insurance premiums for the following healthcare benefits: Health, Dental, Vision
• Flexible schedule
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Optional Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
  

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (though making self-available after hours when necessary)

We'd love to speak to you if you think you'd be a good fit!

Who We Are

Our Mission is Simple: We exceed customer expectations by providing exceptional engineering services and technologies. Located in Houston and the Pacific Northwest, we engineer fit-for-purpose solutions that maximize value. Our dedicated staff of industry leading professionals provide consistent customer-centric and market driven solutions. We’re currently a privately held company.

Our Values: Global Expert. Trusted Partner. It’s not simply a tag line. It’s what we believe in as a business and as individuals. Our client’s partner with to us for technical expertise and industry-specific knowledge, our track record of successful delivery, and our flexibility and creativity.

EEO/AA Information:

Lisbon Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.