Jr. Structural Designer [IST Cambridge, ON]

Propak•Cambridge, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position involves using knowledge of steel structures, pipe racks, pipe supports, platforms, stairways, concrete slabs, foundation details, rebar, and piling details to layout and design various civil and structural drawings for oil and gas process equipment and petrochemical plant facilities. The role includes designing and drafting civil/structural drawings such as module skid bases, pipe racks, pipe supports, platforms, rigid frame buildings, large structures, and other structural supports. The designer will complete aspects of civil/structural design and drafting in compliance with project scopes, client specifications, standards, and applicable codes and regulations, ensuring drawings are dimensionally clear, complete, and correct. Responsibilities also include managing design information, assembling checking packages, calculating civil/structural components, pre-ordering materials, organizing design packages, and gaining a full understanding of project scopes and schedules. The position requires obtaining and managing design specifics from Engineering and other disciplines, collaborating with various teams, assisting with design efforts from foreign drafting offices, producing 3D models, creating layout drawings and detailing of structural modules, producing civil/structural isometrics, and producing fabrication drawings. The designer will also assist design leads, attend meetings and model reviews, and answer questions from the Fabrication Shop.

Requirements

Diploma in Engineering Design Drafting Technology (EDDT) or equivalent combination of training and experience in Civil/Structural design
Entry level position - no previous work experience is required
Proficiency in AutoCAD 2010 and higher
Understanding of design and drafting practices for structural components
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel
Excellent visualization skills
Commitment to quality, accuracy, and meeting deadlines
Highly motivated to excel in a competitive environment
Willingness to learn new skills, systems and procedures on demand
Strong technical English communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong command of the English language
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills
Ability to meet objectives while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines
Adaptable to changing demands
Ability to take independent action to accomplish objectives
Excellent reading, research, and analytical skills
Ability to interpret and utilize complex information, computer-based designs, drawings, specialized technical manuals, and specifications
Detail-oriented

Nice To Haves

Fabrication shop designing experience is an asset
Knowledge of 3D CadWorx, 2D ACad, AutoDesk, Inventor, and Navisworks is an asset

Responsibilities

Use knowledge of steel structures, pipe racks, pipe supports, platforms, stairways, concrete slabs, foundation details, rebar, and piling details to layout and design all types of civil and structural drawings used in oil and gas process equipment and petrochemical plant facilities
Design and draft civil/structural drawings including module skid bases, pipe racks, pipe supports, platforms, rigid frame buildings, large structures, and other structural supports
Complete aspects of civil/structural design and drafting in compliance with project scopes, client specifications, standards, and applicable codes and regulations
Ensure drawings are dimensionally clear, complete, and correct
Manage design information and assemble checking packages
Calculate civil/structural components and pre-order materials
Organize design packages
Gain full understanding of project scopes and schedules
Obtain and manage design specifics from Engineering and other disciplines
Collaborate with Civil/Structural Checkers, Fabrication Shop, Field Construction Management personnel, and Project and Mechanical Engineering
Assist with design efforts from Propak’s foreign drafting office
Produce 3D models
Create layout drawings and detailing of structural modules
Produce civil/structural isometrics
Produce fabrication drawings
Assist design leads and provide back-up in their absence
Attend meetings and model reviews to discuss design aspects
Works with and answers questions from Fabrication Shop