Performs complex design, layout and checking in areas where is scope of work is not always clearly defined or in the development stage. From basic engineering data, analyzes and defines requirements and devises solutions to problems in accordance with engineering standards and specifications, industry practices, and related codes. Has a working knowledge of all types of materials and equipment used in the industry, its' function, operation and maintenance. Minimum supervision, works independently on assigned work with latitude of individual action. Primary responsibility is to relieve the supervisor on major technical problems. * Through knowledge of specilized process equipment such as reciprocating gas compressors, high pressure vessels, air coolers, tanks and pumps and must be able to develop detail designs and layouts of the above equipment. * Establishes complete plant arrangement and locates equipment, considering economics, maintenance and operation. * Arranges, locates and routes above and below ground process and utility piping for optimum operation and maintenance without over-stressing equipment and/or piping systems. * Develops nozzle orientation drawings for vessels or equipment. * On assignment to the field, aids construction in drawing interpretations and design modifications. * Checks complete plant designs considering economics, safety, maintenance, operation, interpretation of General Order 112-E and related codes. * Solves stress problems not requiring extensive calculations or computer application. * Organizes as-built drawings to determine most efficient method to update original. * Interupts topography maps and geological survey drawings to develop pipeline plan and profile drawings. * Answers questions or directs region inquiries to the proper engineering contacts to obtain solutions for region problems as quickly as possible.