Civil/Structural Designer III

Audubon Companies; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies in Canonsburg, PA is seeking a Civil/Structural Designer III to join our team. You will create detailed drawings, perform basic calculations, and ensure accurate documentation. The role requires field experience, 10+ years preferred, and proficiency in AutoCAD, CADWorx, PDMS, and MS Office.

Collaborate with engineers and clients to develop cost-effective, compliant designs while maintaining schedule and quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree from Technical Institution preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years' experience preferred.
• AutoCAD experience required.
• CADWorx and PDMS experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Field experience required.
• Experience in onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing or refining industry required.
• Small project lead experience required.
• Medium/Large project lead experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand drawings.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts and working drawings.
• Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
• Perform basic calculations and trigonometry related to area, volume, slope, etc.
• Check and verify accuracy of drawings prepared by others.
• Prepare BOMs and specifications; revise drawings and BOM with changes.
• Implement revisions and change control per company standards.
• Create layouts using 2D/3D CAD software for civil/structural systems.
• Create fabrication and assembly drawings and associated documentation.
• Create documentation for Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
• Interact with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Track and maintain project schedule and budget.

Skills

Field experience

Teamwork

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree from Technical Institution

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

PDMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Civil/Structural Designer III to join our team in our Canonsburg, PA Office. The Civil/Structural Designer III will perform assignments associated with designing civil/structural equipment, components, structures or systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 basic calculations and trigonometry functions associated with area, volume, slope (rise & run), etc. using charts and tables, as required, to complete work assignments.
• 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 senior level designers and engineers.
• Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources.
• Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions.
• Determine and initiate drawings/models based on optimal views relative to communicating construction desires as applicable.
• Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions.
• Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
• Design components or portions of systems, and modify existing designs to develop or improve them.
• Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of civil/structural systems, devices and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Create technical specifications to facilitate the procurement, fabrication, and installation of components.
• Create documentation required to process Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
• Utilize engineering sketches, specifications and supporting documents in the designing, detailing, documenting, and verifying of civil/structural parts, subassemblies, assemblies or system configurations.
• Identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances and materials necessary for optimal construction.
• Analyze the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems and recommend possible solutions or alternate construction options.
• Produce drawings and deliverables utilizing company standards within project-approved schedule and budget.
• Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Perform field data gathering when required to complete project deliverables within approved project scope and schedule.
• Track and maintain a continued awareness of overall schedule and budget for assigned projects.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree from a Technical Institution preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years' of experience preferred.
• AutoCAD software experience required.
• CADWorx and PDMS software experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office software experience preferred.
• Field experience required.
• Experience in onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing or refining industry required.
• Small project lead experience required.
• Medium/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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled