Civil Structural Designer II

www.cdiengineeringsolutions.com • Houston, TX

15d

About The Position

Civil Structural Designer II Houston, TX Job Summary: A Senior Designer will be assigned to the individual so that specific skills and processes are learned. Work assignments are designed to further develop the individual’s job knowledge and abilities, and the work will be done under direct supervision of the assigned Senior Designer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• The Designer must have a High School education (or equivalent), with additional basic drafting courses training from a vocational-technical school or other applicable program.
• As an alternative, the Designer must have a minimum of two (2) years of education in an associate or bachelor degree program at a university or community college for civil/structural discipline.
• A minimum of four (4) years of technical work experience in the Civil/Structural field in the petrochemical industry is required.
• Experience based on knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify with the approval of the Director of Engineering and the Civil/Structural Engineering Manager.
• Advanced Steel preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, all in English.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to comprehend and complete testing for Safety Orientations through either written, verbal or computer interaction, as required by tester.
• Must possess basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Word and Excel software.
• Ability to use basic engineering software programs, such as STAAD or RISA, is required.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form.
• Must possess problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve issued involving multiple variables.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CADD drawings from design sketches and verbal instructions provided by the Engineer and/or the Senior Designer.
• Demonstrates a continuing awareness and implementation of safety practices in the workplace and in the production of their CADD drawings (“Safety in Design”).
• Performs related support tasks such as updating computer lists, filing prints, distributing drawings, etc.
• Participate in company mandated Safety and Quality training
• Prepare legible sketches and field notes that include all pertinent dimensions, notes, and job number.
• Uses time efficiently.
• Keeps supervisor informed of progress.
• Supports field assignments as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED