Mechanical Designer

Addison Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in design and engineering is seeking a detail-oriented designer in Fort Worth, Texas. The role involves creating detailed construction drawings for various structures, including steel and utility projects. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year experience in detailing and drafting, a good grasp of Solidworks, and the ability to collaborate effectively within project teams. This position contributes to diverse and complex design tasks while adhering to project standards and schedules.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of steel detailing, drafting, or design experience.
• Familiar with basic engineering and/or design/drafting concepts.
• Advanced knowledge in structural discipline theories and practices.
• Able to utilize SolidWorks and other applicable software to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed construction drawings for various structures.
• Produce drawing work including problem analysis and design layout.
• Execute drafts and designs for utilities, lighting products, and monopoles.
• Execute a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing system components, and refining rough sketches.
• Prepare rough designs or sketches and redlines on ongoing projects; interpret and apply design codes and specifications.

Skills

Steel detailing

Drafting

Design experience

Collaboration

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

• Perform detailed construction drawings for steel lighting, utility, telecommunication, and tower structures using structural specifications, engineering calculations, sketches, detailed drawings, and design information according to project standards and procedures.
• Produce a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Execute drafts and designs on a variety of projects pertaining to the utilities, advanced lighting products, steel monopoles, along with steel and concrete structures. Perform 2D drafting and 3D modeling tasks.
• Execute a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches.
• Execute rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects. Prepare structural calculations. Interpret and apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Design structural elements and details. Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget, and schedule. Incorporate schedules, budgets, and project criteria into structural design and layouts.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of steel detailing, drafting, or design experience.
• Familiar with basic engineering and/or design/drafting concepts. Has general understanding of other disciplines’ roles in the design process.
• Required ability to utilize Solidworks and other applicable hardware and software to perform duties.
• Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of structural discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives. Able to complete tasks in accordance with project procedures and applicable codes and/or standards.