10+ years in drafting, focusing on foundation and structural steel drawings
5 years of CAD experience, including 3D Design and CadWorx
Familiarity with industry codes and standards
Project leadership experience preferred
Proficiency in AutoCAD 2012 and Civil 3D for site design
Ability to create drawings from engineering and vendor data
Responsibilities
Perform complex designs and layouts for concrete foundations and structural steel
Review vendor drawings and documentation for accuracy
Train and direct CAD operators and designers
Lead project teams and coordinate design efforts
Utilize CAD software for detailed civil site layouts and steel buildings
Benefits
Normal office working conditions
Opportunities for professional development
Collaborative team environment
Potential for leadership roles in projects
Full Job Description
Position Title: Principal Designer - Civil/Structural
Location: Houston, TX
Position Description
The Principal Designer - Civil/Structural is responsible for performing detail design activities within the Civil/Structural discipline.
Essential Functions
Perform complex designs and layouts of concrete foundations, structural steel supports and platforms, civil site layouts and steel buildings utilizing CAD hardware and software
Review vendor drawings and other documents
Train and direct CAD operators and Designers as required
Ability to function in lead roles on projects
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Requirements
Qualifications
10 or more years of experience in a drafting environment developing foundation drawings, structural steel access platform drawings and pipe supports and civil site work drawings for grading and paving
5 years of CAD experience, including 3D Design, CadWorx required
Working knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards.
Previous project leadership preferred
AutoCAD 2012 and Civil 3D for site design preferred
Ability to create drawings from engineering input, vendor data, etc.
Education
High school diploma. Associate's degree or certification from technical trade school preferred.
Competencies
Problem-solving skills
Results oriented
Customer focused
Good oral and written communication skills
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
Frequent sitting and operating a computer.
Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials.
Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.
About Stress Engineering Services, Inc
Stress Engineering Services, Inc. is an engineering consulting firm that provides testing, analysis, and design services to clients in the oil and gas, power generation, chemical processing, and aerospace industries. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Stress Engineering Services has additional offices in Cincinnati, Ohio; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Calgary, Canada. The company's services include failure analysis, fitness-for-service assessments, finite element analysis, and materials testing. Stress Engineering Services has worked on projects such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
