I/E Design Specialist IV

ReCon Management Services•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Responsible for developing discipline-specific design packages—mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, civil, or structural—for the installation of complex industrial projects. The role involves substantial interaction with clients and engineering discipline counterparts and oversight of the discipline design project team. The position is normally assigned to middle- to large-sized projects. The specialist reports design activity status to the design supervisor, identifies and documents scope deviations, supports estimates of change magnitude, and participates in project meetings. Responsibilities also include planning and scheduling drafting work, assigning and coordinating tasks, checking drawing packages, participating in 3D model reviews, and supervising, coaching, and teaching designers and drafters. The role requires work in industrial plants and construction sites, as well as extended desk and computer work. A valid driver’s license is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with at least 16 years of experience; or an associate degree in a related technical field; or two years of college coursework toward a related Bachelor of Science degree and at least 10 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
Valid driver’s license as required by state law or applicable requirements.
Advanced knowledge of the relevant discipline and ability to analyze, interpret, or draw conclusions from varying facts.
Understanding and proficiency with AutoCAD and the CADWorx computer database.
Knowledge of scanning software.
Microsoft Office skills.
Knowledge of regulatory codes and requirements related to the discipline.
Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors throughout the year.
Ability to work in protective clothing that may raise body temperature by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.
Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders without assistance.
Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection.
Ability to sit at a desk and operate a computer for extended periods.
Ability to stand; use hands and fingers; grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.
Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish colors.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license.
Ability to regularly lift and carry 15 pounds and, at times, lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Report the status of design activities on assigned projects to the design supervisor.
Identify deviations from the original scope, initiate a change log, and participate in estimating the magnitude of changes.
Attend weekly project meetings as required.
Define project drafting requirements, estimate drafting hours and staffing needs, and plan and schedule work.
Assign work to drafting personnel and translate engineers’ sketches and verbal instructions into layouts suitable for drafting by available personnel.
Coordinate work with other disciplines and maintain effective working relationships with those disciplines and clients.
Check drawing packages for completeness and accuracy.
Prepare for and participate in 3D model reviews.
Supervise the quality and production of design specialists, designers, and drafters; provide instructions that support quality work.
Coach and teach designers and drafters.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.