Structural Engineer II

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. in Worcester, MA seeks a Civil Designer I to develop 2D and 3D site designs for energy infrastructure, read and apply engineering terminology, and collaborate with engineers and designers across disciplines.

You will create surfaces and grading objects in Civil 3D, produce site plans and foundation locations, perform swept path analyses, review drawings, and participate in design reviews, with occasional field travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in a related field or applicable certificate of completion from an accredited program.
• Two to five years of experience developing complex 2D and 3D designs in a related field, or equivalent knowledge.
• Advanced skills using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk family of products for 3D modeling and drafting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, engineers and disciplines in development of site design.
• Read, interpret & apply engineering terminology & symbols.
• Develop preliminary sketches and designs based on early engineering efforts.
• Prepare site, support or structure designs from general instruction and/or preliminary sketches or diagrams.
• Produce and/or modify complex 3D designs of grading, foundations, structures, supports, drainage systems and other civil or structural elements of energy infrastructure systems.
• Create surfaces, grading objects, alignments, profiles and sections in Civil 3D.
• Produce civil drawings & deliverables including site plans, grading plans, foundation location plans, profile and cut/fill tables.
• Produce swept path analysis to ensure vehicle and equipment access in accordance with project requirements.
• Import and export various 3D formats in support of project needs (ie: vendor models created using other tools).
• Create and maintain project Navisworks models for team review and collaboration.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

Site layout

Multi-discipline projects

Microsoft Office

Communication

Algebra/geometry/trigonometry

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree in related field

Tools

Autodesk Navisworks

Autodesk Civil 3D suite

Job description

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. specializes in engineering, survey, and land solutions for the energy infrastructure sector. From initial concept through project completion, we provide comprehensive services including civil, process, mechanical, and I&E engineering; project management; survey and mapping; and right-of-way acquisition.

We collaborate closely with developers and operators of oil and gas pipelines and electric transmission systems, supporting both extensive linear projects and site-specific developments. Our work is guided by three core values:

• Safety – protecting the public, our clients, and our team
• Advocacy – prioritizing the best interests of our clients
• Integrity – upholding professionalism and accountability in every aspect of our operations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Collaborate with other designers, engineers and disciplines in development of site design.
• Read, interpret & apply engineering terminology & symbols.
• Develop preliminary sketches and designs based on early engineering efforts.
• Prepare site, support or structure designs from general instruction and/or preliminary sketches or diagrams.
• Produce and/or modify complex 3D designs of grading, foundations, structures, supports, drainage systems and
• other civil or structural elements of energy infrastructure systems.
• Create surfaces, grading objects, alignments, profiles and sections in Civil 3D.
• Produce civil drawings & deliverables including site plans, grading plans, foundation location plans, profile and
• Generate cut/fill tables.
• Produce swept path analysis to ensure vehicle and equipment access in accordance with project requirements.
• Import and export various 3d formats in support of project needs (ie: vendor models created using other
• Create and maintain project Navisworks models for team review and collaboration.
• Works primarily under the guidance and direction of Senior Designers, Engineers and/or the Design & Drafting
• Adhere to company, client and industry design and drafting standards.
• Exercise discretion & judgment and apply design principles to meet project challenges.
• Peer review technical drawings.
• May be asked to assist in guidance, direction and/or training of other designers.
• May lead Designer I or Drafters on project-specific needs, under the direction and guidance of the D&D
• Coordinator or Senior Designers.
• Attend and contribute to design review meetings as required.
• Travel to field project locations with other designers or engineers to make field sketches, take dimensions,
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Communicate effectively and provide regular status updates. Keep drawing lists and Teams tasks up to date.
• Strive continually to complete all assigned tasks on time & within allocated budget.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Duties are largely performed in an office.
• Office work may include prolonged seated tasks, extended keyboarding, and use of computer screen.
• May be requested to work overtime and weekends.
• Position requires travel (expected to be less than 20%); valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use stairs, use hands, reach, talk and hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability
• to adjust focus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate the ability to perform all key requirements of a Civil Designer I.
• Ability to solve complex problems and strive for innovative approaches to the design maturity process.
• Advanced skills using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk family of products for 3D modeling and drafting.
• Proficiency with Revit or other structural 3D software preferred.
• Working knowledge in the field of energy infrastructure design.
• Experience and working knowledge in site layout.
• Experience working in multi-discipline projects.
• Fluent computer/internet skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook.
• Initiative in learning new skills and solving problems, and ability to adapt to changing needs quickly.
• Ability to adhere to company and industry design and drafting standards.
• Ability to communicate within a dynamic design team, often with contacts in other offices or locations.
• The ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios &
• proportions to practical situations.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor or Associates degree in a related field or applicable certificate of completion from an accredited
• Two to five years of experience developing complex 2D and 3D designs in a related field, or equivalent
• knowledge.

The pay range for this role is $74,700 - $112,050 annually, commensurate with experience.