Structural Designer I

Affiliated Engineers, Inc; Kansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Structural Designer I to contribute to power manufacturing and process facility projects.

You will layout and design buildings, foundations for equipment, and superstructures for distribution systems, and produce detailed construction drawings per project standards. You will work with AutoCAD or Revit, read P&IDs, and translate design concepts into concrete layouts while collaborating with project managers, engineers, and other

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Architectural Design or equivalent technical experience.
• 1 - 5 years of experience in computer aided drafting and design (or something similar).
• Experienced with AutoCAD or Revit. Familiarity with AutoCAD Plant 3D and Navisworks a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with others (Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) to apply design codes and specification requirements.
• Ability to read, modify, and create process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Experience in interpreting structural design criteria and converting into specific layouts.
• Generate sketches, plans, sections, and details from a 3D model.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of detailed construction drawings using specifications, engineering calculations, sketches, detailed drawings, and design information according to project standards and procedures.
• Convert system design concepts into specific layouts by interpreting basis of design information and user input.
• Create layouts that support complex equipment and distribution systems.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

P&IDs

3D modeling

Navisworks

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Architectural Design

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Navisworks

Job description

As a Structural Designer I in our Overland Park, KS office, you will help us empower our clients to meet the challenges of the rapidly changing power manufacturing and process industries. This position will offer the opportunity to learn and work across the mechanical and structural disciplines providing a breath of exposure to a variety of designs and complex systems.

For mechanical systems, you will have the opportunity to design all types of facilities that utilize generation technologies such as reciprocating engines, simple and combined cycle combustion turbines, combined heat & power (CHP), solar energy, energy storage systems, high pressure steam systems along other piping systems required for the different systems.

On the structural side, you will have the opportunity to layout and design buildings, foundations for complex and sensitive equipment, and superstructures for supporting elevated distribution systems and equipment.

Responsibilities include preparation of detailed construction drawings using specifications, engineering calculations, sketches, detailed drawings, and design information according to project standards and procedures.

Why we need you:

In this role, you will use your experience to convert system design concepts into specific layouts by interpreting information set forth in basis of design as well as information gathered from users, project partners, field surveys, and code research.

Expertise of our most successful Structural Designer I:

• Associate degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Architectural Design or equivalent technical experience.
• 1 - 5 years of experience in computer aided drafting and design (or something similar).
• Experienced with AutoCAD or Revit. Familiarity with AutoCAD Plant 3D and Navisworks a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with others (Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) to apply design codes and specification requirements.
• Ability to read, modify, and create process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Experience in interpreting structural design criteria and converting into specific layouts.
• Generate sketches, plans, sections, and details from a 3D model.

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Self-motivated.
• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.