Designer I Civil/Structural

Zachry Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a mid-senior level Designer I Civil/Structural. This role involves applying general design practices for steel and concrete structures, developing detailed designs in both 2D and 3D formats, and collaborating with engineers. Applicants should have significant experience in drafting, design practices, and be proficient in AutoCAD and related software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in engineering drafting and design practices required.
• Ability to utilize computerized design/drafting software effectively.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Apply design practices on steel and concrete structures using CADD.
• Review work for technical adequacy and integrate design approaches.
• Develop complex detailed design drawings in 2D and 3D.

Skills

Engineering drafting

Design practices

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

HS Diploma or Associate’s degree in Drafting/Design/Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Structural packages

Navisworks

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Designer I Civil/Structural role at Zachry Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a great opportunity to get involved with exciting and challenging projects with long-lasting customers.

Responsibilities

• Apply general design practices on steel and concrete structures utilizing CADD for creation of models and design drawings.
• Evaluate, select and apply standard techniques, procedures and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional concrete and structural steel design projects with few complex features.
• Work on projects or portions of larger projects. Review, analyze, and integrate the technical requirements and design approaches. Review work for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements.
• Provide field support including field verifications for retrofit applications and as-built documentation.
• Develop working drawings and 3D models, within company and industry standards and codes, from equipment specifications and detailed drawings.
• Check and analyze 3D models prepared for accuracy, completeness, and interferences.
• Develop complex detailed design drawings (structural steel and concrete) in a 2D and 3D environment from sketches or specifications while ensuring dimensional accuracy, spelling, CAD and drafting standards, neatness, completeness, along with applicable codes, project specifications, and established discipline standards before being released to the approving engineers.
• Apply intermediate/advanced techniques in CAD and standard design applications utilizing this equipment.
• Exhibit understanding of materials and methods normally used in the Civil/Structural discipline.
• Exercise independent judgment by utilizing the correct design criteria based on knowledge from vendor data and project scope.
• Use and implement manufacturer’s design documentation in the design process.
• Communicate with the project discipline engineers and designers to ensure collaboration in the design effort.
• Ensure the company quality assurance manual and standard operating procedures are followed in completion of assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Associate’s degree in Drafting/Design/Engineering Technology or equivalent job-related experience (2 years job related experience equivalent to 1 year college).
• Must have 5+ years’ experience in engineering drafting and design practices, in addition to educational requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively utilize various computerized design/drafting software applications according to project requirements.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Autodesk Structural packages essential; AVEVA (E3D or PDMS) software is preferred.
• Knowledge of Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu, and the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams).
• Demonstrate thorough technical knowledge and design practices of civil/structural drawings.
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering/design & construction. Experience with AWP (Advanced Work Packaging) a plus.
• Able to work independently on design projects as well as interface with other disciplines.
• The ability to provide solutions/options to complex design related issues.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills are required.
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a team working environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Overtime work may be required.
• Occasional periods of field/office work entailing travel.
• May be required to work in an industrial plant environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Construction

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