PRINCIPAL CIVIL STRUCTURAL DESIGNER (CADWORX)

Gulf Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Companies seeks a Principal Designer – Civil/Structural to lead detail design within the Civil/Structural discipline in Houston, TX. The role focuses on complex CAD-driven designs for foundations, steel structures, and civil site work, with oversight of CAD operators and project teams.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years drafting experience, strong CAD skills (CadWorx, Civil 3D) and knowledge of codes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years drafting experience in foundations, structural steel platforms and civil site work.
• 5+ years CAD experience, including 3D design with CadWorx.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• AutoCAD 2012 and Civil 3D for site design preferred.
• Ability to convert engineering input and vendor data into drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex designs and layouts of concrete foundations, structural steel supports and platforms, civil site layouts and steel buildings using CAD.
• Review vendor drawings and other documents.
• Train and direct CAD operators and Designers as required.
• Ability to function in lead roles on projects.

Skills

CAD software

3D Design (CadWorx)

Project leadership

Drafting

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or technical trade certification

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD 2012

Civil 3D

CadWorx

Job description

Description

Position Title: Principal Designer – Civil/Structural

Location: Houston, TX

Position Description

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.

The Principal Designer – Civil/Structural is responsible for performing detail design activities within the Civil/Structural discipline.

Essential Functions

• Perform complex designs and layouts of concrete foundations, structural steel supports and platforms, civil site layouts and steel buildings utilizing CAD hardware and software
• Review vendor drawings and other documents
• Train and direct CAD operators and Designers as required
• Ability to function in lead roles on projects

Requirements

Qualifications

• 10 or more years of experience in a drafting environment developing foundation drawings, structural steel access platform drawings and pipe supports and civil site work drawings for grading and paving
• 5 years of CAD experience, including 3D Design, CadWorx required
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards.
• Previous project leadership preferred
• AutoCAD 2012 and Civil 3D for site design preferred
• Ability to create drawings from engineering input, vendor data, etc.

Education

High school diploma. Associate's degree or certification from technical trade school preferred.

Competencies

• Problem-solving skills
• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Good oral and written communication skills

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Frequent sitting and operating a computer.
• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials.
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.

Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.