Senior Civil/Structural Designer

McDermott International,; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Designer. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma in Civil or Structural disciplines and at least 5 years of experience with a contractor or consultant. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality design drawings, developing 3D models, and ensuring compliance with design standards and procedures. The role requires flexibility and strong technical skills, particularly in AutoCAD and 3D drafting systems.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with relevant diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in Civil/Structural with a major contractor/consultant.
• Familiar with design codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop high-quality arrangement and detail design drawings.
• Develop 3D models ensuring compliance with QA/QC systems.
• Organize own design work and manage time effectively.

Skills

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Knowledge of 3D drafting systems (E3D/S3D)

Working knowledge of English

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma in Civil or Structural disciplines

5 years experience with a major contractor or consultant

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Overview:

Senior Civil/Structural Designer completes a variety of Civil/Structural Design assignments as needed and can complete work with a limited degree of supervision. They are an informal resource for colleagues with less Civil/Structural Design experience. The Senior Civil/Structural Designer has developed proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks. They provide solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures. They directly impact the quality of the work of the team.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• High School graduate with a diploma in Civil or Structural disciplines or equivalent experience
• 5 years minimum with a major contractor or consultant
• Knowledge of associated industry detailing standards
• Knowledge of 2D and/or 3D drafting systems (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation)
• Knowledge of E3D and/or S3D
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Auto lisp Programming, 3D Modeling, and 2D Drafting Menu and/or Macro compilation skills
• Eager to learn
• Working knowledge of English, both oral and written
• HSE, TQM, and cost-conscious
• Show flexibility and ensure proper hand‑over with regards to:
  • The reassignment to other departments, construction sites, and fabrication yards
  • The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays
  • The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workload (also other projects) when possible/desirable
  • The managing/learning of future current working methods and software applications
• Is familiar with the use of codes and standards

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and develop arrangement and detail design drawings of high technical quality and professional consistent presentation, ensuring clarity and ease of construction
• Develop 3D models
• Ensure work complies with MDR and project QA and/or QC systems and procedures
• Apply basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned work
• Continue developing skills to efficiently complete repetitive tasks
• Manage own time to meet deadlines set by others
• Become fully familiar with the Project Scope of Work, specifications, schedule, and inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address them
• Prepare Civil and Structural layouts from data generated by others, in close liaison with Civil and Structural Engineers and counterparts from other disciplines
• Ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with McDermott requirements, Client and Statutory Design Codes, Standards, or Procedures with a particular focus on Health and Safety Policies
• Develop 3D Models and ensure clash free model in coordination with all other disciplines' requirements
• Organize own design work
• Check designs, with particular emphasis on interfaces with other disciplines
• Provide drafting support as required
• Review other discipline drawings
• Review supplier drawings
• Reports To:
  • Project: Lead Designer, Lead Engineer
  • Functional: Supervising Department Manager
  • Liaise With: Engineers, other Designers, and Senior Designers
  • Supervises: Associate Designers