Structural Designer III

EDG; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc. in Metairie, LA, is seeking a Mid-Level Structural Designer who will develop 3D models and 2D drawings for offshore and onshore structural systems.

You will work under a Group Leader, preparing models from sketches and delivering designs from concept through AFC, including multi-discipline supports and skid/module structures. The role requires 5+ years in structural drafting, proficiency with AutoCAD and related tools, and knowledge of industry standards.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or the equivalent.
• Requires accredited drafting training and discipline training or have prior working experience.
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years with less than ten (10) years’ structural drafting and design; experience relating to Upstream and Downstream Oil & Gas facilities (Offshore and Onshore).
• Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Proficient with design software i.e. AutoCAD, Advance Steel, Navisworks; PDMS a plus but not required.
• Must have a working knowledge of AISC, AWS, API RP 2A, and OSHA standards.
• Familiarity with project systems including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical components.
• Ability and availability to work occasional overtime to include weekends as dictated by project requirements.
• Able to interact with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 3D models and drawings for assigned projects from sketches or SACs model output files and/or verbal instructions from Group Leader or Engineer.
• Design technical details and specify dimensions, materials.
• Design & Draft Skids/Modules structural, from concept through AFC.
• Design & Draft Onshore/Offshore structures, from concept through AFC.
• Design & Draft multi-discipline supports details, from concept through AFC.
• Edit drawings and incorporate changes from provided markups and/or verbal instructions.
• Assist engineers and designers in resolving design issues, interferences/clashes.
• Interact with design team for resolving drafting/design related issues.
• Ensure that all drawings adhere to Client, Industry and Company Standards.
• Maintain project files and folders and follow company standards.
• Responsible for informing project leads on any and all concerns relating to their respective assignment.
• Perform field work as required to obtain accurate information and create sketches for the design of the project.

Skills

Structural design understanding

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Advance Steel

Navisworks

PDMS

Job description

Location: Metairie

Employment Type: Full-Time Regular

*Limited to local candidates within reasonable commuting distance to the office.

Job Summary:

The Mid-Level Structural Designer with direction from a Group Leader will be responsible for preparing 3D models and 2D drawings for the design of complex offshore/onshore structural systems utilizing 3D and 2D software.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare 3D models and drawings for assigned projects from sketches or SACs model output files and/or verbal instructions from Group Leader or Engineer;
• Design technical details and specify dimensions, materials;
• Design & Draft Skids/Modules structural, from concept through AFC;
• Design & Draft Onshore/Offshore structures, from concept through AFC;
• Design & Draft multi-discipline supports details, from concept through AFC;
• Edit drawings and incorporate changes from provided markups and/or verbal instructions;
• Assist engineers and designers in resolving design issues, interferences/clashes;
• Interact with design team for resolving drafting/design related issues;
• Ensure that all drawings adhere to Client, Industry and Company Standards;
• Maintain project files and folders and follow company standards;
• Responsible for informing project leads on any and all concerns relating to their respective assignment;
• Perform field work as required to obtain accurate information and create sketches for the design of the project;
• Duration determined by the project requirements and project management.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• HS Diploma or the equivalent;
• Requires accredited drafting training and discipline training or have prior working experience;
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years with less than ten (10) years’ structural drafting and design; experience relating to Upstream and Downstream Oil & Gas facilities (Offshore and Onshore);
• Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook);
• Proficient with design software i.e. (AutoCAD, Advance Steel, Navisworks) PDMS a plus but not required;
• Must have a working knowledge of AISC, AWS, API RP 2A, and OSHA standards;
• Must have working knowledge of AISC steel members and AWS weld symbols;
• Familiarity with project systems to include civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical components to allow considerations of those aspects into structural design as required;
• Ability and availability to work occasional overtime to include weekends as dictated by project requirements;
• The ability to interact with all levels of staff.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily conducted in an office environment (Private, Semi-Private Office or office cubicle) but may also require occasional travel to off-site work locations.
• Field duties require outdoor work in a plant or offshore platform atmosphere.
• Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel.
• Working offshore or in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Physical Requirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation):

• Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds;
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication which permits the employee to communicate effectively.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to conduct analysis and investigations.
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to perform routine office duties.
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

Additional Application Requirement

We are currently only accepting candidates that are local to the office location. In addition, the candidate’s location must be easily identifiable either on submittal documents or in the candidate’s registration in our ATS. Candidates whose location cannot be determined in the application information will not be screened or considered for the position.

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Drug Free Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-free workplace.Applicants are subject to both pre-employment hair and urine drug screens.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include both hair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDG’s drug-free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.