Senior Structural Designer - Power (Multiple Locations)
- Denver, CO, United States
- Kansas City, MO, United States
- Phoenix, AZ, United States
- Chicago, IL, United States
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Job details
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
A Senior Structural Designer will lead in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and structural plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.
- Lead the preparation of detailed construction drawings for steel and reinforced concrete structures using structural specifications, engineering calculations, sketches, detailed drawings, and design information according to project standards and procedures.
- Lead a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
- Lead design on a variety of projects pertaining to industrial, manufacturing, and other clients ranging from facility modifications to new facilities.
- Quality review 2D drafting and 3D modeling tasks. Design will be prepared using engineering standards and procedures.
- Lead a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
- Responsible for quality review of structural designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
- Prepare structural calculations. Quality review design codes and specifications related to structural design requirements.
- Design and draft structural elements and details.
- Review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule.
- Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into structural design and layouts.
- Approve all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
- Train, mentor, and develop less experienced drafting, detailing and design staff members.
- Participate in marketing and client development meetings.
- Responsible for the structural design QA/QC process.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 13 years related experience Required or
- Associate Degree and 14 years related experience Required or
- 15 years progressive detailing and design experience. Required
- Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
- Expert knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
- Expert knowledge in the theory and practices of structural discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
- EEO/Disabled/Veterans
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Skills
- Documentation
- 3D modelling
- Structural engineering
- Design drawings
- Industrial software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bentley MicroStation
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail