Senior Civil Structural Designer

Kent•Deer Park, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kent is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Designer based in Deer Park, Texas, to support regional operations projects. The role requires thorough civil/structural design knowledge and responsibility for coordinating civil/structural design processes, procedures, standards, 3D administration, and coordination. The employee ensures design documents follow applicable processes, procedures, standards, and client specifications, and coordinates 3D activities across disciplines so drawings issued by the Civil/Structural Design Group meet company quality standards. The designer may act as project Lead Designer, coordinate models and modeling activities among civil/structural, piping, and I&E groups, and work with the civil/structural lead engineer on planning and layout. The role involves producing accurate 2D and 3D drawings, coordinating with other discipline leads, supporting estimates and staffing forecasts, and conducting field investigations or plant visits when required. The position also contributes to design-standard improvements, resolves design and field-engineering problems, and supports a cooperative team environment. The role is full-time, with travel as required by project needs. Relocation is not required. The employee must observe company, client, and host-country health, safety, sustainability, environmental, and quality rules. Kent describes its workplace as diverse and inclusive and notes that it offers family-friendly employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks.

Requirements

10 to 12 years of experience in refinery, midstream, petrochemical, or other heavy industries.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, CADWorx, and Navisworks.
Advanced design and construction knowledge.
Advanced knowledge of civil/structural layout and design in compliance with industry standards.
Knowledge of OSHA and PIP standards.
Strong experience in AutoCAD, CADWorx, and Navisworks.
Ability to generate 3D CAD foundation and steel models.
Strong MS Office skills, including Excel and Word.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Full fluency in English.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work with the team to develop improved departmental work processes.
Ability to conduct field investigations and plant site visits.

Nice To Haves

Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Knowledge of SP3D/S3D.
Knowledge of laser scanning, LFM, and CloudWorx.

Responsibilities

Check civil/structural drawings, including through spot-checking checker work, to ensure they meet company quality standards.
Act as Lead Designer for a project when required.
Coordinate the 3D model and modeling activities and ensure accuracy among civil/structural, piping, and I&E groups.
Ensure civil/structural designers use the 3D model according to current procedures.
Work with the civil/structural lead engineer on planning and design layout.
Meet project schedules and budgets for civil/structural design activities.
Attend project meetings and assist with civil/structural man-hour estimates and staffing forecasts.
Prepare accurate 2D and 3D drawings that meet industry, client, and company quality standards.
Coordinate with other discipline lead designers and assist lead engineers and designers in producing an effective, quality product.
Conduct field investigations and plant site visits when needed, and assist the lead engineer in producing investigation reports when necessary.
Stay current with design processes, 2D and 3D modeling, drafting techniques, and standards.
Develop and recommend design-standard improvements to reduce costs, improve work quality, and facilitate maintenance.
Investigate and resolve unusual design and field-engineering problems by devising new approaches or applying existing criteria in new ways.
Ensure effective design methods and engineering techniques are used.
Resolve design issues and problems.
Contribute to a cooperative and supportive team environment.
Align all disciplines involved with 3D CAD in preparation for model reviews and deliverable issuance.
Perform other duties and reasonable ad-hoc tasks as assigned, considering workload, role, capabilities, and professional development.
Observe company, client, and host-country health, safety, sustainability, environmental, and quality rules.