Senior Civil/Structural Designer: CAD & Field Lead

auduboncorporatecareers; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Designer in Metairie, LA to develop civil/structural layouts for equipment and systems. You will prepare detailed drawings, BOMs, and specifications, and ensure code compliance while coordinating with engineers, drafters, and field staff.

The role requires extensive CAD experience (AutoCAD, CADWorx, PDMS), field data gathering, and strong problem‑solving abilities. On-site, HSSE standards apply, with leadership potential for large projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate’s Degree from a technical institution preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience preferred.
• AutoCAD and CADWorx experience required.
• PDMS experience preferred.
• Experience in offshore oil & gas, onshore processing, hydrocarbon storage or refining required.
• Small/Medium project lead experience required.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete design packages with drawings, calculations and deliverables.
• Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D layouts from layouts and working drawings.
• Prepare BOM and specifications; revise drawings with engineering changes.
• Interpret directions to initiate preliminary designs and perform load calculations.
• Check drawings for accuracy, compliance, and constructibility.
• Prepare sketches, layouts, and fabrication drawings using CAD software.

Skills

Field experience

Teamwork

Drawing interpretation

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree from Technical Institution

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

PDMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Audubon is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Designer in Metairie, LA to develop civil/structural layouts for equipment and systems. You will prepare detailed drawings, BOMs, and specifications, and ensure code compliance while coordinating with engineers, drafters, and field staff.

The role requires extensive CAD experience (AutoCAD, CADWorx, PDMS), field data gathering, and strong problem‑solving abilities. On-site, HSSE standards apply, with leadership potential for large projects.