Plate Structures CAD Designer — Parametric 3D Expert

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (CB&I) seeks a Plate Structures Designer to create detail drawings and bills of material for plate structures and foundations using Microstation, AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Fusion360. The role operates in a fast-paced, production-driven environment under the Project Engineer.

The candidate should have 3+ years of relevant experience, a high school diploma with some post-secondary education, and strong geometry and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma and at least one year of post-high school education or equivalent experience.
• Associates Degree or 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficient in parametric 3D designs using Microstation, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Fusion360.
• Knowledgeable of steel detailing practices and applicable standard industry conventions.
• Possesses skills in geometry, trigonometry, unit conversions, quantity take-offs and basic bills of material.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately produce assigned detail drawings for customer approval, fabrication, and/or construction per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications.
• Ensure drawing details are safe for field erection and use, with constructability in mind.
• Compare detail drawings and bills of material to as-sold estimate and advise project team of discrepancies.
• Run programs to produce detail drawings and bills of material.
• Forecast how long it will take to do a task - commit to definitive deadlines.
• Effectively use document management system.
• Effectively use project team or department collaboration and productivity apps and tools.

Skills

3+ years experience

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma with some post-secondary education

Associates/2-year technical degree preferred

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Fusion360

Job description

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (CB&I) seeks a Plate Structures Designer to create detail drawings and bills of material for plate structures and foundations using Microstation, AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Fusion360. The role operates in a fast-paced, production-driven environment under the Project Engineer.

The candidate should have 3+ years of relevant experience, a high school diploma with some post-secondary education, and strong geometry and communication skills.