Civil/Structural Designer

Novetus Engineering LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Novetus Engineering LLC, based in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced CAD drafter/engineer to produce design packages, detailed drawings, and BOMs for marine and hydrocarbon facilities. You will use AutoCAD, CADWorx and Civil 3D to develop layouts, verify standards compliance, and assist field surveys.

The role emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and project leadership for small to medium projects, with opportunities to contribute to high-impact industrial designs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience preferred.
• AutoCAD experience required.
• CAD Worx experience required.
• Civil 3D experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office 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 work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete design packages including calculations.
• Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies with projections and specs.
• Interpret direction to initiate preliminary designs.
• Perform sizing and load calculations for foundations and simple-span beams.
• Check drawings for project applicability and accuracy.
• Prepare BOMs and specifications when drawings are complete and revise as needed.
• Implement revisions and change control per company standards.
• Assemble information from multiple sources and support proposals with CAD layouts.

Skills

AutoCAD

CADWorx

Civil 3D

Field experience

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree from a Technical Institution preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

About Novetus Engineering LLC

Novetus is unsurpassed in our commitment to achieving our clients’ objectives as efficiently as possible. From a piping modification or pump upgrade project to helping to manage a multi‑billion‑dollar international development, Novetus will field the right team and the right systems to get the work done quickly and fit for the purpose. Novetus combines engineering workflow automation expertise with an experienced team of engineers and project managers to execute projects with exceptional efficiency. An engineering company focused on the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry, Novetus is based in Houston, Texas and is privately held.