Senior Civil/Structural Designer — Lead 3D Coordination

Kent; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Designer to be based in Deer Park, TX, supporting regional projects. You will lead civil/structural design efforts, manage 3D model coordination between disciplines, and ensure drawings meet company and client standards.

With 10–12 years in refinery, midstream, or petrochemical environments, you will mentor team members, prepare 2D/3D drawings, and help drive efficiency by improving design processes and tools.

Qualifications

• 10 to 12 years of experience in refinery, midstream, petrochemical, or other heavy industries.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, CADWorx, and Navisworks.
• Advanced design and construction knowledge required.
• Advanced knowledge of civil/structural layout and design complying with industry standards.
• Well versed with OSHA & PIP Standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring all civil/structural drawings are checked and meet the quality standards of the company.
• Capable of acting as the Lead Designer for a project when required.
• Responsible for coordinating the 3D model and modeling activities and accuracy between civil/structural, piping, and I&E groups.
• Responsible for ensuring civil/structural designers to utilize the 3D model per current procedures.
• Work with the civil/structural lead engineer in planning and design layout.
• Meet the schedule and budget of civil/structural project design activities.
• Attend project meetings and assist in civil/structural man-hour estimates and staffing forecast.
• Capable of preparing both 2D and 3D drawings in an accurate manner that meets the industry, client, and company quality standards.
• Coordinate with other discipline lead designers and assist lead engineers and/or designers to ensure an effective, quality product.
• Conduct field investigations and plant site visits when needed and assist the lead engineer to produce an investigation report if necessary.
• Keep up to date on new design processes, 2D and 3D modeling, drafting techniques, and standards.
• Develop and recommend improvements in design standards to lower costs and improve work quality and facilitate maintenance.
• Investigate and resolve unusual design and field engineering problems by devising new approaches or applying existing criteria in novel ways.
• Ensure that effective methods and design/engineering techniques are used.
• Resolve design issues and problems.
• Contribute to a team environment by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive manner.
• Ensure alignment between all disciplines that are involved with 3D CAD to prepare for model reviews and issue deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English fluency

Work under pressure

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

Navisworks

Civil 3D

SP3D/S3D

Laser scan

Cloudworx

MS Office

Job description

Kent is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Designer to be based in Deer Park, TX, supporting regional projects. You will lead civil/structural design efforts, manage 3D model coordination between disciplines, and ensure drawings meet company and client standards.

With 10–12 years in refinery, midstream, or petrochemical environments, you will mentor team members, prepare 2D/3D drawings, and help drive efficiency by improving design processes and tools.