Job Description

McGraw Kokosing is a leading industrial maintenance contractor based in Middletown, OH With extensive capabilities that include off-site manufacturing and assembly, pipe fabrication and installation, electrical and instrumentation, structural steel erection, rigging, and equipment setting, we are committed to delivering best-in-class solutions to our clients. Serving a diverse range of industries including steel, power, oil and gas, and food and beverage, McGraw Kokosing provides comprehensive services such as planned plant outages, emergency maintenance, and capital improvement projects for both new and existing facilities. Since partnering with Kokosing Industrial in 1992, we have consistently prioritized safety and quality, striving to lead the industry in delivering exceptional results for our customers. Additionally, our preconstruction services include risk assessments, budget validation, 3D modeling, and more, ensuring that we meet and exceed our clients' expectations every step of the way.

The Fabrication Shop Engineer is responsible for developing accurate, fabrication‑ready piping drawings and documentation to support off‑site manufacturing and modular construction operations. This role focuses on translating engineering deliverables into detailed spool drawings, module assemblies, and production packages that enable efficient, repeatable, and high‑quality fabrication in a controlled shop environment. This individual works closely with OSM engineering, production, quality, and logistics teams to ensure designs align with fabrication workflows, lifting/handling constraints, transportation limits, and installation sequencing.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed piping spool drawings, isometrics, and fabrication details from engineering drawings, 3D models, and specifications.
• Produce fabrication and assembly drawings for modular piping systems, racks, skids, and pre‑assembled units.
• Develop shop drawings suitable for fabrication, including weld locations, dimensions, tolerances, and material callouts.
• Generate Bills of Material (BOMs), cut lists, and weld maps for fabrication planning.
• Interpret P&IDs, piping plans, specifications, and client standards.
• Coordinate with fabrication shop personnel to ensure drawings are constructible and efficient.
• Revise drawings based on redlines, RFIs, and field/shop feedback.
• Maintain drawing revisions and document control in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with resolving fit‑up or design conflicts prior to fabrication.
• Ensure drawings comply with applicable codes and standards (ASME, AWS, project requirements).
• Support standardization and repeatability by leveraging design templates and modular libraries.
• Provide technical support for the project effort including participation in planning, interpretation of design, and resolution of design conflicts.
• Represent the company, department, and/or project during client and project management meetings.
• Interface with all departments as required to resolve problems and ensure quality of construction.
• Coordinate with shop fabrication team and BIM/VDC Team
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, CAD, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree is a plus but not required.
• 2+ years of experience detailing piping for fabrication.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD software’s and Revit.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience supporting OSM, modular, or skid‑based construction projects.
• Familiarity with ASME piping codes (B31.1, B31.3, etc.).
• Experience detailing for high‑throughput or repeatable fabrication environments.
• Understanding of fabrication sequencing and production scheduling.
• Exposure to material tracking, ERP, or production management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and strong interpersonal skills are requisite.
• Ability to support multiple projects at the same time with proven time management skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Strong work ethic to complete tasks in a high-quality manner.
• Solid attention to detail with the ability to be a problem solver.
• Ability to gain proficiency with owner specifications as well as estimating and other software.

Preferred Experience

• Proficiency in AutoCAD software’s and Revit
• Must have piping, pipe support and skid/modular detailing experience.

Benefits:

Kokosing offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

McGraw Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance. We also provide competitive incentives to eligible team members, like paid time off and 401K plus match to reward our team members for staying committed to our customers and keeping safety a priority.

McGraw Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.