Civil Structural Designer

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A certified utility engineering firm in Reading seeks a CAD Designer to oversee design quality and prepare drawings for utility projects. The ideal candidate should have 2-5 years of design experience and proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation. This role offers a competitive benefits package and is focused on ensuring project accuracy and quality.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant design experience required.
• Ability to discuss routine technical problems effectively.
• Proficient in structural design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Check work assigned to lower-level designers for accuracy.
• Prepare design sketches using theoretical design knowledge.
• Lead smaller projects and perform administrative tasks.

Skills

Design experience

Familiarity with engineering concepts

Communication skills

CAD software proficiency

Deadline management

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Under engineering guidance, prepares detailed drawings/models and bills of material for all phases of civil and structural steel designs for substation and transmission line engineering projects, requiring the application of theoretical and practical design knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Checks work assigned to lower-level CAD Technicians and Designers for technical quality, accuracy and compliance with customer, Company and discipline standards.


• Ensures project deliverables for technical quality, accuracy and compliance with Company and Client standards.


• Prepares design sketches utilizing theoretical and practical design knowledge for drawing/model preparation by lower-level Designers or CAD Technicians.


• Reviews and resolves design interferences or issues.


• Leads smaller projects or a phase of a large project performing project discipline administrative tasks including; developing and monitoring manpower and schedule requirements, establishing discipline design requirements, and maintaining design and drafting data.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of progressively responsible relevant design experience.


• Associate's degree.


• Familiar with basic engineering and/or design/drafting concepts.


• General understanding of other disciplines’ roles in the design process.


• Ability to complete tasks in accordance with project procedures and applicable codes and/or standards.


• Ability to discuss routine technical problems and communicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other project personnel.


• Ability to utilize advanced PC, 2D and 3D CAD and other applicable hardware and software to perform duties, particularly MicroStation or AutoCAD.


• Proficient in structural design drawings and able to utilize design tools effectively as well as provide training and conduct simple checking as needed.


• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Competitive Benefit Package

• Medical/Dental/Vision


• Paid Holidays


• PTO (Paid Time Off)


• Group Life Insurance/LTD/AD&D


• 401K Match


• Voluntary Benefit Plans


• Paid Parental Leave

Company Description

Tier 1 Utility Design, Inc. (T1UD) is a certified woman-owned company that specializes in utility and customer-owned medium to high voltage substations. Our corporate culture is rooted in our emphasis on process and safety. We are paving the road to success by providing the necessary tools to do good work, find enjoyment within a good team, and get home safely.

T1UD is strengthened by partnerships with Tier 1 Testing & Commissioning and Substation Engineering Company (SECo). This dynamic equates to effortless coordination and cohesiveness between our clients, vendors, engineering, construction, and the field. Our experienced team connects testing and engineering and allows problem solving and corrective actions to occur before they become adverse client challenges.