I/E Design Specialist IV

ReCon Management Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ReCon Management Services in Baton Rouge seeks a Senior Design Lead to develop discipline design packages (mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, civil or structural) for complex industrial projects. You will lead the design team, interact with clients, and oversee cross-disciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, assigning drafting work, and reviewing 3D models to ensure quality. Requires extensive experience and mentorship of designers and drafters.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of discipline field and ability to analyze complex data.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and CADWorx databases.
• Knowledge of regulatory codes related to the discipline.
• Microsoft Office skills for reporting and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee discipline design project team on industrial projects.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and clients; attend meetings.
• Plan scope and estimate drafting effort; assign work to drafting staff.
• Review 3D models and ensure drawings are complete and accurate.
• Coach and supervise designers and drafters; ensure quality output.

Skills

Discipline knowledge

AutoCAD

CADWorx

Scanning software

Microsoft Office

Regulatory codes knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED + 16 years experience

Associates degree in related field

Two years toward Bachelor of Science in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

Scanning software

Job description

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:

• Reports to design supervisor the status of design activities on assigned projects.
• Identifies deviations from original scope, initiates change log, and is involved in estimate for magnitude of change.
• Attends weekly project meetings as required.
• 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 design specialist, 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 sixteen (16) 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 ten (10) 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:

• Advanced knowledge of discipline field; able to analyze, interpret or make deductions from varying facts.
• 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.