Associate's degree from a Technical Institution preferred
Minimum of 15 years of experience preferred
Proficient in AutoCAD and CAD Worx software
Field experience in industrial settings required
Experience in offshore/onshore oil & gas, chemical manufacturing, or refining industry required
Small/Medium project lead experience required
Responsibilities
Prepare complete design packages including engineering calculations
Create detailed drawings from layouts and designs
Interpret directions to initiate preliminary designs
Perform sizing and load calculations for foundations and beams
Check sketches and drawings for project applicability
Verify accuracy of drawings prepared by others
Prepare bills of material and specifications upon completion of drawings
Implement revisions and change control per company standards
Assemble information from various sources for design
Seek product improvements and cost reductions
Ensure compliance with specifications and codes
Assist with field surveys and recommend design solutions
Generate accurate as-built drawings from field red-lines
Assist with proposal compilation using CAD and graphic tools
Utilize 2D or 3D CAD software for layouts and fabrication drawings
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Collaborative team-oriented work environment
Exposure to diverse industrial projects
Potential for involvement in innovative design solutions
Support for continuous learning and skill development
Full Job Description
Senior Civil / Structural Designer that can grow with the company designing civil/structural equipment, components, structures, or systems for industrial facilities in the chemical, electrical, and/or oil & gas engineering markets.
Essential Functions
Prepare complete design packages which may include, but not be limited to, preliminary, conceptual, and construction deliverables as well as engineering calculations.
Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts, designs and working drawings including necessary projections, sectional views and standard specifications.
Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
Perform sizing and load calculations associated with foundations and simple-span beams using charts and tables, as required, to complete work assignments.
Check detailed sketches and drawings for project applicability and optimal construction.
Check and verify accuracy of drawings prepared by others.
Prepare bills of material (BOM) and specifications when drawings are complete. Revise drawings and BOM consistent with engineering changes.
Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of engineers.
Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources.
Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions.
Confirm specification and code compliance, equipment compatibility, and optimal cost savings.
Assist performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions.
Ensure accuracy and verify drawings meet company/industry standards before their final release.
Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
Assist with proposal compilation utilizing computer aided design equipment and/or graphic tools to prepare high-level layouts and sketches.
Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of civil/structural systems, devices, and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required
Associate's degree from a Technical Institution preferred
Minimum of 15 years of experience preferred
AutoCAD software experience required
CAD Worx software experience required
Civil 3D software experience preferred
Microsoft Office software experience preferred
Field experience required
Experience in offshore oil & gas, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing or refining industry required
Small/Medium project lead experience required
Large project lead experience preferred
Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems
Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea
Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal
Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
Ability to read and understand drawing markups to determine drafting requirements
Ability to utilize conventional drafting tools and CAD software to execute drafting requirements
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
Ability to regularly use hands to touch, handle or feel. Site visits may require reaching with hands or arms, stand, walk, sit, balance and stoop, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to travel to jobsites or facilities with heavy industrial (chemical) equipment and access all areas of the facility. Therefore, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, simultaneous operations, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and the risk of electric shock. The noise level in a jobsite or facility can be loud to moderate depending on the assignment.
