Designer II Civil/Structural

Zachry Group•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Civil/ Structural Designer II to join our Engineering office located in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a great opportunity to get involved with exciting and challenging projects with long-lasting customers.

Requirements

HS Diploma or Associate degree in Drafting/Design/Engineering Technology or equivalent job-related experience (2 years job related experience equivalent to 1 year college).
Must have 7+ years’ experience in engineering drafting and design practices.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively utilize various computerized design/drafting software applications according to project requirements
Experience with AutoCAD and Autodesk Structural packages is essential; AVEVA (E3D or PDMS) software is preferred.
Knowledge of Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu, and the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams).
Demonstrate thorough technical knowledge and design practices of civil/structural drawings.
Knowledge and understanding of engineering/design & construction.
Able to work independently on design projects as well as interface with other disciplines.
Excellent presentation and communication skills are required.
Possess excellent organizational and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
Experience with AWP (Advanced Work Packaging) a plus.

Responsibilities

Apply general design practices on steel and concrete structures utilizing CADD for creation of models and design drawings.
Performs work on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects with complex features.
Evaluate, select and adapt standard techniques, procedures and criteria in design and prepare preliminary designs for Engineer’s approval.
Reviews work for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements.
Performs layout and design work from the basic data supplied.
Develops working drawings and 3D models, within company and industry standards and codes, from equipment specifications and detailed drawings.
Check and analyze 3D models prepared within the team for accuracy, completeness, and interferences.
Develop complex detailed design drawings (structural steel and concrete) in a 2D and 3D environment while ensuring dimensional accuracy, spelling, CADD and drafting standards, neatness, completeness, along with applicable codes and project specifications before being released to the approving engineers.
Apply advanced techniques in CAD and standard design applications utilizing this equipment.
Exhibit full understanding of materials and methods normally used in the Civil/Structural discipline.
Exercise independent judgment by utilizing the correct design criteria based on knowledge from vendor data and project scope.
Use and implement manufacturer’s design documentation in the design process.
Advise, assist, and direct drafting personnel of a lesser grade in performance of their assigned duties.
Ensure the company quality assurance manual and standard operating procedures are followed in completion of assigned tasks.