Designer - C/S

Cornerstone Surveying & Mapping; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Engineering Inc. seeks a Civil/Structural Designer to join our Lafayette team.

The role focuses on ensuring constructability, operability, and maintainability of designs, with emphasis on site surveys and collaboration with engineering teams to deliver complete project deliverables. Responsibilities include developing design configurations, preparing detailed drawings, and maintaining project data.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 to 20 years of related field experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D for grading and plan/profiles.
• Experience with AutoCAD Advance Steel.
• Field/walk-down experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Responsibilities

• Ensure constructability, operability, and maintainability of designs.
• Conduct site surveys and walk-down drawings to identify tie points and routing.
• Collaborate with Lead Designers and engineering teams to deliver project outputs.
• Develop design configurations for systems within the project scope.
• Provide technical input into design development.
• Prepare detailed design drawings per requirements.
• Maintain a Job Data Book with project information.
• Review drawings for completeness and standards adherence.
• Prepare final drawing plots and transmittals.
• Monitor project schedules and budgets.
• Assist with project audits when required.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

AutoCAD Advance Steel

Field Walk-down

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in CAD

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Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company that provides quality project management, engineering, drafting, and procurement services, as well as, provides an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.

Keystone's family of companies include: Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates

Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning Controls & Automation Construction Management Design & Drafting Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process Functional Safety Information Technology Instrumentation On-Site Services Operations & Commissioning Support Procurement Project Management.

Keystone Engineering is currently seeking experienced Civil/Structural Designers to join our Lafayette team.

Position Type

Full Time

Location

Lafayette, LA

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Office/Sedentary

Travel Requirements

Occasional site visits required

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the constructability, operability, and maintainability of project designs.
• Carry out site surveys, gather information per job scope (with or without client), and walk down drawings to recognize tie points, field routing piping, tray, supports, etc.
• Work closely with Lead Designers and Engineering teams to complete project deliverables.
• Develop design configurations associated with various systems applicable to the project scope.
• Provide comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective technical input into design development.
• Prepare detailed design drawings in accordance with engineering design requirements and project deliverables.
• Maintain and organize a Job Data Book containing all pertinent information used during the design phase of the project.
• Review drawings regularly for completeness, quality, and adherence to standards.
• Ensure all drawings are properly checked and backchecked for accuracy.
• Prepare and/or direct the preparation of final drawing plots and copies for transmittal as part of project deliverables.
• Maintain awareness of project schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Assist with project audits when required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 - 20 years working experience
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D - grading and plan/profiles
• Experience with AutoCAD Advance Steel
• Field / Walk-down experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, creative, organized, and solution advocate
• Attention to detail
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Preferred

• Associates degree in CAD
• Previous O & G experience
• Advance Steel Software

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.