Job Description
Piping Designer - Steam & Condensate - Paper Industry
Country/Region:  United States
Job Location:  Waukegan
Required Travel (%):  30%
Work Model:  onsite
Piping Designer - Steam & Condensate - Paper Industry

Your Mission

Join Deublin Company as a Piping Designer and contribute to our growing team in Waukegan. Successful candidate should have design engineering experience in all aspects of mechanical piping and pipe support design for steam and condensate systems in paper mills.  This role includes extensive field work for creation of accurate P&ID’s and PFD’s, providing engineering design support for all stages of capital projects, performing stress analysis modeling for approval and ASME Code Compliance.

How you will make a difference

  1. Execute and manage steam and condensate projects, with the process engineer, to achieve the technical, operational and financial goals of the project.
  2. Conduct field surveys of existing piping systems for P&ID and PFD creation, piping design and proposal creation.
  3. Collaborate with the process engineer to establish and document equipment and piping specifications and sizing requirements to meet the technical and operational requirements of the project.
  4. Interact with customers to establish project scoping and development of project requirements, participate in project meetings, conduct operator training.
  5. Prepare proposals, datasheets, and written specifications. 
  6. Ensure that the piping installations adhere to the P&IDs.  Participate in on-site start-up and post-start-up of system.

What you should be good at

  1. Minimum five years experience in mechanical process steam piping design.  Experience with paper machines, paper drying and paper machine drying equipment preferred.
  2. Completely fluent using AutoCAD for creating and editing P&ID’s and PFD’s. Fluency using AutoCad Plant 3D is preferred.
  3. Knowledge of piping, valve, pump, transmitter, insulation and other specifications used in paper mill steam systems.
  4. A full and thorough understanding of P&ID’s and PFD. Knowledge of pipe support basics (supporting, guiding and anchoring).
  5. Experience with large bore steam piping design.
  6. Capable of navigating physically challenging field conditions, including heat, stairs, ladders.
  7. Highly organized and systematic in approach to field work and subsequent CAD work to successfully manage projects spanning long time periods.
  8. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical literature.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. 
  9. Local candidates encouraged to apply –relocation benefits not offered for this position.

What you can look forward to

At Deublin Company, you’ll thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment with robust opportunities for professional growth. We prioritize employee well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
•    Retirement Plan: 401(k) with matching contributions.
•    Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
•    Flexible Spending: FSA and HSA options.
•    Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and holidays.
•    Career Development: Educational assistance and training opportunities.
•    Supportive Programs: Employee Assistance Program and company-paid disability and life insurance.

Who we are

Join our Hoerbiger global team of over 6,000 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values—Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness—we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 43 countries and more than 133 locations, you’ll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact. 

Hoerbiger Rotary Solutions/Deublin Company is the leading manufacturer of Rotating Unions and Electrical Slip Rings- devices that allow the transfer of pressurized fluid or electricity from a stationary source into rotating machinery. Deublin spans the world with 13 offices including 5 manufacturing plants and wholly owned subsidiaries in Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and United States. In Waukegan, the award-winning, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing plant, comprises approximately 200,000 sq. ft. accommodating administration, sales, marketing, Engineering, manufacturing, research, and development as well as a complete training facility.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of our journey. #youmakeadifference

Your Mission

Join Deublin Company as a Piping Designer and contribute to our growing team in Waukegan. Successful candidate should have design engineering experience in all aspects of mechanical piping and pipe support design for steam and condensate systems in paper mills.  This role includes extensive field work for creation of accurate P&ID’s and PFD’s, providing engineering design support for all stages of capital projects, performing stress analysis modeling for approval and ASME Code Compliance.

How you will make a difference

  1. Execute and manage steam and condensate projects, with the process engineer, to achieve the technical, operational and financial goals of the project.
  2. Conduct field surveys of existing piping systems for P&ID and PFD creation, piping design and proposal creation.
  3. Collaborate with the process engineer to establish and document equipment and piping specifications and sizing requirements to meet the technical and operational requirements of the project.
  4. Interact with customers to establish project scoping and development of project requirements, participate in project meetings, conduct operator training.
  5. Prepare proposals, datasheets, and written specifications. 
  6. Ensure that the piping installations adhere to the P&IDs.  Participate in on-site start-up and post-start-up of system.

What you should be good at

  1. Minimum five years experience in mechanical process steam piping design.  Experience with paper machines, paper drying and paper machine drying equipment preferred.
  2. Completely fluent using AutoCAD for creating and editing P&ID’s and PFD’s. Fluency using AutoCad Plant 3D is preferred.
  3. Knowledge of piping, valve, pump, transmitter, insulation and other specifications used in paper mill steam systems.
  4. A full and thorough understanding of P&ID’s and PFD. Knowledge of pipe support basics (supporting, guiding and anchoring).
  5. Experience with large bore steam piping design.
  6. Capable of navigating physically challenging field conditions, including heat, stairs, ladders.
  7. Highly organized and systematic in approach to field work and subsequent CAD work to successfully manage projects spanning long time periods.
  8. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical literature.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. 
  9. Local candidates encouraged to apply –relocation benefits not offered for this position.

What you can look forward to

At Deublin Company, you’ll thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment with robust opportunities for professional growth. We prioritize employee well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
•    Retirement Plan: 401(k) with matching contributions.
•    Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
•    Flexible Spending: FSA and HSA options.
•    Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and holidays.
•    Career Development: Educational assistance and training opportunities.
•    Supportive Programs: Employee Assistance Program and company-paid disability and life insurance.

Who we are

Join our Hoerbiger global team of over 6,000 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values—Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness—we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 43 countries and more than 133 locations, you’ll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact. 

Hoerbiger Rotary Solutions/Deublin Company is the leading manufacturer of Rotating Unions and Electrical Slip Rings- devices that allow the transfer of pressurized fluid or electricity from a stationary source into rotating machinery. Deublin spans the world with 13 offices including 5 manufacturing plants and wholly owned subsidiaries in Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and United States. In Waukegan, the award-winning, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing plant, comprises approximately 200,000 sq. ft. accommodating administration, sales, marketing, Engineering, manufacturing, research, and development as well as a complete training facility.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of our journey. #youmakeadifference

Information at a Glance
Country/Region:  United States
Job Location:  Waukegan
Required Travel (%):  30%
Work Model:  onsite