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Civil -Structural Designer I Entry Level

CDI Corporation

Baton Rouge (LA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 65,000

Full time

15 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual to join their team as a civil/structural designer. This role involves utilizing advanced software tools to create and implement designs for various projects in the energy and chemicals sectors. You will be responsible for producing detailed CADD drawings, conducting basic engineering calculations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success. The company values diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive environment for all employees to thrive and contribute their ideas. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

  • 1+ year experience or recent vocational trade school graduate required.
  • Ability to climb tall structures and deal with work-related problems.

Responsibilities

  • Design civil/structural equipment and components.
  • Prepare engineering and construction drawings from sketches.

Skills

AutoCAD 3D
AutoDesk Advanced Steel
Problem-solving
Field experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent
Vocational Trade School

Tools

CADD software

Job description

Overview

"Together We Make Life Better". Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows for all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company.

CDI Engineering Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE), is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.


Position Summary

Perform assignments associated with designing civil/structural equipment, components, structures or systems.


Responsibilities

AutoCAD 3D software experience required.

AutoDesk Advanced Steel software experience.

A minimum of 1 year for Level I or recently graduated from Trade School required.

High School education (or equivalent), with additional basic drafting courses training from a vocational-technical school or other applicable program.

Field experience is required. Ability to climb up on tall structures.

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 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 .


Qualifications

Develops under moderate supervision CADD drawings from design sketches or catalog information.

With some supervision, performs basic engineering/design calculations, sizing civil/structural components and layouts to produce efficient and workable drawings for projects.

Communicates the design process within the civil/structural discipline and coordinates work with other disciplines.

With some supervision, select, design and write specifications and general notes for the civil/structural scope of work.

Demonstrate a continuing consciousness of safety in daily activities, and implementation of them in the work designed.

Marks up preliminary or existing drawings and sketches for others to draft (or CADD).

Prepares simple engineering and construction drawings from scratch, from sketches, or from verbal instructions, utilizing manual or computer-assisted drafting/design techniques.

Perform related fundamental engineering support tasks such as updating computer lists, filing prints, distributing drawings, making simple calculations, proofreading reports, compiling Bills of Material, etc.

Utilize information from vendor prints, catalogs, technical manuals, etc. to do design work

Prepare field notes that are neat, accurate, and arranged in an orderly manner.

Prepare sketches that are legible and contain pertinent dimensions, notes, and job number.

Must be competent and experienced with design codes, specifications, and standards.

Must demonstrate a sound understanding of design concepts with minimum engineering input.

Prepare design documents that are signed and dated with job number.

Use time and materials efficiently.

Keep supervisor informed of progress in a proactive manner.

Instill Quality Assurance in all work products. Utilize site visits to the Client facility in order to verify all civil/structural aspects of the project assignment, including a "plan-in-hand" check of all deliverables.


Education Requirements

Recent graduate of Vocational trade school


EEO Statement

CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC ("CDI") is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal CDI offer letter through our onboarding system.


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