Structural Designer III

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors in Birmingham, AL is seeking a civil/structural drafter with 4+ years of industrial experience to design and draft concrete and structural steel projects. Under general supervision, you will translate designs into drawings, check vendor submittals, and support construction teams.

Proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation and strong communication skills are essential. An Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD is required; certification is not mandatory.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural drafting and design.
• Ability to produce drawings for concrete and structural steel, and/or civil disciplines.
• Knowledge of company CAD drafting standards and vendor drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft civil/structural plans under general supervision.
• Review calculations, drawings and layouts from other disciplines before starting design work.
• Mentor entry level teammates and ensure drawings meet standards.
• Assist engineers with cost and material estimates and preliminary studies.

Skills

Drafting experience

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

What You'll Be DoingJob Summary: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of civil/structural assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. With experience in this level, you are expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex civil/structural assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision.Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.Recognizing project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.Reviewing and comprehending the latest information available regarding civil/structural calculations, equipment drawings and layouts or drawings from other disciplines before initiating design effort on specific drawings.Drafting civil/structural plans under minimal supervision.Being knowledgeable of civil material specifications to the extent that all information required for material purchase, fabrication and construction is reflected on the finished drawings.Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.Performing field related work collecting design information and verifying designs for tie-ins, function and clearances to existing facility.Performing temporary field support activities, where assigned, for engineering support during construction.Assisting engineers with cost and material estimated and preliminary design studies.Checking the accuracy and quality of drawings developed by drafters, when assigned, based on information conveyed by engineering calculations, equipment and discipline drawings.Displays some capacity for mentoring entry level and new teammates.This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.Ideal BackgroundEducation: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.Certification: Certification is not required at this level.Experience: This position requires 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural drafting and design.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to produce drawings for concrete and structural steel, and/or civil disciplines.Familiarity with specifications and details of construction bulk materials and equipment.Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.Ability to create accurate civil/structural construction documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all civil/structural deliverables.Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Microstation or both.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.Good communication skills, both verbal and written.Good presentation skills.Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop, and providing interoffice execution support under general supervision.Physical RequirementsAbility to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.#LI-MR1Hargrove CultureWe work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.Equal Opportunity Employment StatementHargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.