Civil/Structural Designer II

Audubon Companies•Houston, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Audubon is currently seeking a Civil/Structural Designer II, Senior to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Civil/Structural Designer, Senior will perform assignments associated with designing civil/structural equipment, components, structures or systems.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum of 7 years of experience preferred
AutoCAD software experience required
CADWorx software experience required
Experience in offshore oil & gas, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing or refining industry required
Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems
Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary
Ability to work in a team oriented environment
Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea
Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred
PDMS software experience preferred
Microsoft Office software experience preferred
Field experience preferred
Small/Medium project lead experience preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare complete design packages that may include, but not be limited to, preliminary, conceptual, and construction deliverables as well as engineering calculations.
Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts, designs and working drawings including necessary projections, sectional views and standard specifications.
Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
Perform basic calculations and trigonometry functions associated with area, volume, slope (rise & run), etc. using charts and tables, as required, to complete work assignments.
Prepare parts lists, procurement lists, bill of materials (BOM) and specifications when drawings are complete. Revises parts, drawings and BOMs consistent with engineering changes.
Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of senior level designers and engineers.
Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources
Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions.
Determine and initiate drawings/models based on optimal views relative to communicating construction desires as applicable.
Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions.
Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
Review and assist in preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
Design components or portions of systems, and modify existing designs to develop or improve them.
Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of civil/structural systems, devices and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings.
Create documentation required to process Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
Utilize engineering sketches, specifications and supporting documents in the designing, detailing, documenting, and verifying of civil/structural parts, subassemblies, assemblies or system configurations.
Identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances and materials necessary for optimal construction.
Analyze the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems and recommend possible solutions or alternate construction options.
Produce drawings and deliverables utilizing company standards within project-approved schedule and budget.
Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards.
Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
Perform field data gathering when requested by supervisor or manager.
Track and maintain a continued awareness of overall schedule and budget for assigned projects.
Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.