Design Specialist III (In-Plant)

ReCon Management Services, Inc.; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ReCon Management Services, Inc. in Texas seeks a disciplined Design Drafter Specialist to develop discipline-specific design packages for complex industrial projects. You’ll interact with clients and engineering teams and oversee the discipline design task group on middle to large projects.

You will apply AutoCAD/CADWorx and office tools to produce accurate drawings, review 3D models, and coach junior drafters to ensure quality and alignment with codes and standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with extensive drafting/design experience, or an Associates degree with experience, or college coursework toward a BS with significant experience.
• Experience guiding or supervising designers and drafters is preferred.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards relevant to mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, civil or structural disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and scope drafting requirements and estimate drafting hours.
• Assign work and review drawings prepared by drafting personnel.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines and clients.
• Check packages for completeness and accuracy.
• Participate in 3D model reviews.
• Supervise and coach designers and drafters to ensure quality output.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

AutoCAD

CADWorx

Scanning software knowledge

Microsoft Office

Regulatory codes knowledge

Education

Associate degree in related technical field

Two years of college toward related BS

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

CADWorx

Job description

Summary Description

Responsible for the development of specific discipline (mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, civil or structural) design packages for the installation of complex industrial projects. Requires heavy interaction with client and engineering discipline counterpart. Responsible for oversight of discipline design project team. Normally assigned to middle to large size projects.

Description

Summary Description

Responsible for the development of specific discipline (mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, civil or structural) design packages for the installation of complex industrial projects. Requires heavy interaction with client and engineering discipline counterpart. Responsible for oversight of discipline design project team. Normally assigned to middle to large size projects.

Duties

• Planning and Scheduling – defining a scope of the project drafting requirements, estimating drafting man hours and requirements.
• Assigning work to drafting personnel. Layout drawings from engineers’ sketches and verbal instructions. Presenting this work to drafting personnel in a form suitable for drafting by the available personnel.
• Coordinating work with other disciplines. Maintaining a good working relationship with those other disciplines and clients.
• Checking drawing packages for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and participate in 3D model reviews.
• Supervise designers and drafters work quality and production. Provide adequate instructions to enable the performance of their task with quality work.
• Responsible for coaching and teaching of designers and drafters.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) with at least thirteen (13) years of experience, or an Associates Degree in a related technical field, or two (2) years of college work toward a related Bachelor of Science degree, and at least seven (7) years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the jobs such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements

Valid Driver’s License as per State law or requirement

Specific Skills

• AutoCAD and CADWorx computer data base understanding and proficiency.
• Scanning software knowledge.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory codes and requirements related to the stated discipline.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year.
• Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.
• Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
• Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection.
• Ability to sit at desk and operate computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear.
• Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish between colors.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. on a regular basis is required and at times lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.