Designer

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Idaho is seeking a Designer to provide drafting and design support to engineers throughout the design process. You will create 3D models, prepare detailed drawings, and compile project data to meet client needs.

You will collaborate with drafting leads, engineers, and project managers to ensure designs comply with codes and standards while supporting construction and renovation efforts across industrial facilities.

Qualifications

• You have 4+ years of drafting/design experience working with mechanical and/or structural systems.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit, Plant 3D, Civil 3D, Solidworks and/or AutoCAD.
• Associates or better in Drafting and Design CADD or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design industrial mechanical, structural, piping and civil works (plans, details, diagrams, modeling).
• Draft/design support for new construction, renovations, and modification efforts.
• Complete 3D modeling of mechanical and structural system or components for coordinating models, analysis and design drawings.
• Complete detailed drawings of a variety of industrial facilities projects throughout the US and other countries.
• Maintain communication between project managers, engineers, designers and drafters to successfully execute design drawings.

Skills

Drafting & Design experience

MEP design experience

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Associates in Drafting and Design CADD or related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Plant 3D

Civil 3D

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our location’s specialized experience includes design for food processing facilities, wood product processing, mining and mineral process design. We have a multidisciplinary team of mechanical and structural engineers, drafters, and designers.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

The Designer role provides drafting and design support to engineers throughout the engineering design process. Responsibilities include developing 3D models using various software platforms, preparing detailed drawings and design concepts, and compiling project data and documentation. This role works independently with guidance and support from the drafting team leaders, fellow designers, engineers and project managers to ensure designs meet project requirements and client needs.

In this role, you will:

• Design industrial mechanical, structural, piping and civil works (plans, details, diagrams, modeling)
• Draft/design support for new construction, renovations, and modification efforts
• Complete 3D modeling of mechanical and structural system or components for coordinating models, analysis and design drawings
• Complete detailed drawings of a variety of industrial facilities projects throughout the US and other countries
• Maintain communication between project managers, engineers, designers and drafters to successfully execute design drawings

You will be a great fit if:

• You have an A.S. in Drafting and Design (or equivalent experience)
• You have 4+ years of drafting/design experience working with mechanical and/or structural systems
• You have experience in Autodesk Revit, Plant 3D, Civil 3D, Solidworks and/or AutoCAD
• You have basic knowledge of the engineering design process
• You can provide constructive and efficient quality control reviews to ensure project design standards are met
• You have mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) design experience
• You are experienced in Recap Pro, Cyclone, Scene
• You are familiar with codes and federal/state/local regulations such as the International Building Code, and ASME standards

Skills/abilities:

• Effective interpersonal skills and strong communication (written and verbal)
• Confident and ambitious problem solver
• Creative and innovative with self-directed initiative
• Ability to train others in your area of expertise
• Dependable
• Detail-oriented
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and e-mail applications
• Ability to perform limited engineering design of structural, piping and mechanical systems for sizing, routing, spacing and orienting (preferred but not required)

Travel: Not required for this position, but may be an option if desired. Travel would account for less than 10% of your time.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Drafting and Design CADD or related field.

Experience

Required

4 years:

4 years:

You have 4+ years of drafting/design experience working with mechanical and/or structural systems

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