Civil/Structural Lead Designer - CAD & Project Leadership

Gulf Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Companies is hiring a Principal Designer – Civil/Structural in Houston, TX. The role leads complex CAD design of foundations, structural steel platforms, and civil site layouts using CAD software and reviews vendor drawings.

You will train CAD operators and take a lead role on projects as needed. The position requires extensive CAD experience, familiarity with Civil 3D and CadWorx, and a strong understanding of relevant codes and standards.

Qualifications

• 10 or more years of drafting experience for foundation drawings, structural steel access platforms and civil site work drawings
• 5 years of CAD experience, including 3D Design, CadWorx required
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards
• Previous project leadership preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform complex designs and layouts of concrete foundations, structural steel supports and platforms, civil site layouts and steel buildings utilizing CAD hardware and software
• Review vendor drawings and other documents
• Train and direct CAD operators and Designers as required
• Ability to function in lead roles on projects

Skills

Problem-solving

Results oriented

Customer focused

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma; Associate's degree or certification from technical trade school preferred

Tools

AutoCAD 2012

Civil 3D

CadWorx

Job description

Gulf Companies is hiring a Principal Designer – Civil/Structural in Houston, TX. The role leads complex CAD design of foundations, structural steel platforms, and civil site layouts using CAD software and reviews vendor drawings.

You will train CAD operators and take a lead role on projects as needed. The position requires extensive CAD experience, familiarity with Civil 3D and CadWorx, and a strong understanding of relevant codes and standards.