Structural Designer IV

Structural Designer IV

Requirements

• US Citizen
• Associates degree in an engineering discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience
• 8+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree; 5+ years of relevant experience with Masters degree
• Capability with 2D and/or 3D plant design
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications
• Organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required
• Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance
• Position may require travel
• Heavy industrial structural steel and concrete design experience
• In depth knowledge of design development, drawing preparation, and checking procedures
• In depth knowledge of general 3D plant design modeling software
• In depth knowledge of AutoCAD or other general plant modeling/drafting CAD software platform
• Working knowledge of engineering calculations and information required on design drawings
• Basic knowledge of the project change control process

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, may develop complex engineering drawings
• Applies a solid level of understanding within a specific discipline
• Understands codes, permits, and software applications related to the discipline
• Fully understands the process of preparing designs and drawings using project specifications and discipline-associated written and verbal instructions in accordance with established design practices
• Basic understanding of engineer’s process of performing and verifying design calculations to support the overall project design
• Fully understands the purpose and use of vendor documents and reviews discipline supplier documents for accuracy
• Can also review other discipline’s supplier documents
• Fully understands the use of requisitions and the role of materials management, and can review/advise on purchase orders and subcontracts
• Collects data on manpower, man-hour, and labor costs requirements for design staff to aid in evaluating the budget
• Intermediate knowledge of cost estimating methods and performs material take-offs for the discipline
• Intermediate knowledge of discipline’s materials costs and concept of cost analysis and forecasting
• Basic knowledge of the project change control process and can identify a potential change
• Fully understands the discipline’s equipment and material lists
• May provide technical guidance to less experienced design staff
• Coordinates work with that of others in discipline group and other discipline groups on the project
• Prepares complete information for design details, bill of materials, etc., that can be distributed to other design or draft personnel for completion
• Advises the Design Supervisor, Lead Designer or Supervising Discipline Engineer about status of assignment(s) with respect to schedule, budgets, delays and adverse problems
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to other design and draft personnel and is responsible for neatness and accuracy of work
• Ensures quality, quantity and completeness of the assigned design tasks
• Keeps proper files and records related to assigned design activities
• Continually upgrades technical knowledge and capabilities and pursues additional coursework and training
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in computer aided drafting with a structural emphasis or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of Microstation and OpenPlant software
• Working knowledge of Tekla Structures including advanced coursework
• Working knowledge of building and major equipment foundation systems
• Working knowledge of model interference detection and resolution
• Reinforced concrete mat and slab experience
• DOE/DOD project experience