Senior Design Specialist A (2D/3D Structural Designer)

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Aiken, SC is seeking a Senior Design Specialist A (2D/3D Structural Designer) to contribute to critical missions at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions.

The role requires 10+ years in structural design, proficiency in 3D modeling (Hexagon S3D), knowledge of US codes, and ability to work onsite with a DOE background; U.S. Citizenship and DOE site clearance is expected.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge of engineering systems, calculations, materials, construction methods.
• Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to resolve field problems.
• Continued knowledge on new technologies and hardware in the industry.
• 8 years of experience as a Structural Designer including detailing and design of building structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs for complex engineering systems.
• Prepare drawings and technical reports.
• Review and approve Design Change Forms.
• Provide 2D/3D structural design staff augmentation.
• Ensure compliance with SRNS processes and procedures.
• Review vendor documents and fabrication drawings.

Skills

10+ years exp

3D modeling

Hexagon S3D

Structural design

US Citizenship

Education

Associate degree in technical discipline

Tools

Hexagon S3D

Job description

Overview

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivatedSenior Design Specialist A (2D/3D Structural Designer)

to contribute to our mission supporting our work atSavannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken, SC.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit:http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop designs for complex engineering systems.


• Prepare drawings and technical reports.


• Participate in the development of design standards and procedures.


• Perform technical review of design documents and specifications.


• Provide engineering services support to construction activities.Prepare and review design standards and procedures.


• Prepare construction installation specifications and details.


• Prepare procurement specifications and bid analysis.


• Review and approve Design Change Forms.


• Resolve existing design discrepancies with the most cost effective approach to meet design criteria.


• Initiate Design Change Forms and coordinate with Subcontractors or other responsible group for approval/incorporation.


• Provide dispositions to Nonconformance Reports and Field Problem Memos by determining a solution to the condition which will satisfy design criteria. Perform inspections by facilities, systems, or components as required for proper evaluation of conditions.


• Review construction procedures to ensure compliance with design engineering criteria and applicable codes.


• Perform in-depth analyses of advanced technical concepts and devises new approaches to technical problems.


• Provide 2D/3D Structural Design staff augmentation support to SRNS.


• Primary responsibilities include design development, and generation of design output documents including but not limited to:Concrete buildings and foundations, Structural steel for supports, platforms, and buildings, Rebar detailing ,Steel detailing,Preparation of fabrication drawings ,Review of vendor documents and Commodity supports.


• Design services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures.


• Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.

Education and Licensure

• Associate degree in a technical discipline and at least 10 - 12 years of work experience or 12 - 16 years of practical work experience.(required)


• Formal training in Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 10 years (range, if applicable XX-XX preferred) of relevant experienceor equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)


• An in-depth knowledge of engineering systems, applications, calculations, materials, construction methods, and relevant computer applications.(required)


• Ability to apply advanced principles and practices in engineering to resolve problems identified by construction organizations in a timely manner.(required)


• Continued knowledge on new technologies and hardware in the industry.


• 8 years of experience as a Structural Designer including experience with structural detailing and design of building structures and commodity supports.(required)


• Knowledge of 3D structural modeling and experience using 3D Modeling using Hexagon’s S3D software.(required)


• Working knowledge of National Codes and Standards for structural design.(required)


• The ability to produce quality documents with attention to detail.(required)


• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship.(required)\\


• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance.(required)


• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & LOCATION DETAILS:

• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.


• Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience.


• Onsite in Aiken,SC.



• Work Schedule: M-T 6:30am-4:00pm

Please note that federal contractors are required to maintain a drug-free workplace. Regardless of state laws permitting medical or recreational marijuana use, employees working under federal contracts may be subject to federal requirements that prohibit marijuana use.