Structural Designer - Power (Multiple Locations)
- Kansas City, MO, United States
- Denver, CO, United States
- Chicago, IL, United States
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Job details
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
A Staff Structural Designer will perform various phases of planning, site evaluations, 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.
- Perform 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.
- Produce a full range of drawing production work, including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
- Execute designs on a variety of projects pertaining to power generation clients ranging from facility modifications to new facilities.
- Perform 2D drafting and 3D modeling tasks. Design will be prepared using proper engineering standards and procedures.
- Execute a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches.
- Execute rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
- Prepare structural calculations. Interpret and apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
- Design structural elements and details.
- Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget, and schedule.
- Incorporate schedules, budgets, and project criteria into structural design and layouts.
- Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years related experience required or an Associate Degree and 8 years of related experience required, or 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience required.
- Advanced understanding of design software such as: Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, Revit Civil, Navisworks , and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Experience with Tekla Structures is preferred.
- Advanced knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
- Advanced 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.
More about this job
Skills
- Documentation
- 3D modelling
- Design drawings
- Structural engineering
- Industrial software
- Tekla
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Autodesk Navisworks
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail