PRINCIPAL CIVIL STRUCTURAL DESIGNER (CADWORX)

Gulf Interstate Engineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Interstate Engineering in Houston, TX seeks a Principal Designer – Civil/Structural to perform detail design within the Civil/Structural discipline using CAD tools and industry standards.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years drafting experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with vendors and project teams to deliver safe, compliant structures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of drafting experience for foundations, 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 for project oversight.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex designs and layouts of foundations, structural supports, site layouts and buildings using CAD tools.
• Review vendor drawings and other documents for compliance and constructability.
• Train and direct CAD operators and Designers as required.
• Function in lead roles on projects and coordinate multi-discipline design activities.

Skills

Drafting & detailing

CAD software

3D design (CadWorx)

Leadership

Codes & standards

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or trade cert

Tools

AutoCAD

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

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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.