Parametric 3D CAD Designer - Plate Structures

CB&I; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

FSA/HSA

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

The Plate Structures Designer at CB&I uses parametric 3D designs and drafting templates to produce detail drawings and bills of material for plate structures and foundations. The role reports to the Project Engineer and operates in a fast-paced, production-focused environment, with growing independence over time.

Responsibilities include producing drawings for approval and fabrication, ensuring safety in erection, validating BOMs, and meeting deadlines while collaborating with engineers and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant plate-structures experience.
• High school diploma with post-secondary education or equivalent.
• Associates degree or 2-year technical degree preferred.
• Proficient in MicroStation, AutoCAD, SolidWorks and Fusion360.
• Knowledgeable in steel detailing practices and industry conventions.
• Strong geometry, trig, unit conversions and BOM skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately produce detail drawings for customer approval and fabrication.
• Ensure drawings are safe for field erection with proper constructability.
• Compare drawings and BOMs to as-sold estimates; flag discrepancies.
• Run programs to generate detail drawings and BOMs.
• Forecast task durations and commit to deadlines.
• Utilize document management and collaboration tools.

Skills

Parametric 3D design

MicroStation

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma + 1 year post-secondary

Associates degree preferred

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

The Plate Structures Designer at CB&I uses parametric 3D designs and drafting templates to produce detail drawings and bills of material for plate structures and foundations. The role reports to the Project Engineer and operates in a fast-paced, production-focused environment, with growing independence over time.

Responsibilities include producing drawings for approval and fabrication, ensuring safety in erection, validating BOMs, and meeting deadlines while collaborating with engineers and