Senior Design Specialist A- 2D/3D Structural Designer

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc.•Aiken, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Design Specialist A- 2D/3D Structural Designer provides staff augmentation support to SRNS in Aiken, South Carolina. The role develops designs for complex engineering systems and produces design output documents, including designs and details for concrete buildings and foundations, structural steel supports, platforms and buildings, rebar and steel detailing, fabrication drawings, commodity supports, and reviews of vendor documents. Services are performed using SRNS processes and procedures, with programmatic guidance provided by SRNS. The position prepares drawings, technical reports, design standards and procedures, construction installation specifications and details, procurement specifications, and bid analyses. It reviews design documents, specifications, construction procedures, and vendor documents; reviews and approves Design Change Forms; and supports construction by resolving design discrepancies, providing dispositions to Nonconformance Reports and Field Problem Memos, and conducting inspections when needed. The designer also performs in-depth analyses of advanced technical concepts and develops new approaches to technical problems. The scheduled work week is 40 hours, using client schedules such as 5/8s, 4/10s, or 9/80s. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding client holidays, with a 30-minute lunch each workday. Overtime is expected at times to meet deliverables, at the Manager’s discretion. The candidate must be able to conduct job-site walk-downs that may involve uneven surfaces, walking more than a half mile, climbing ladders, and wearing protective clothing. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance; an active clearance is not initially required. U.S. citizenship is required for this government contract.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of engineering systems, applications, calculations, materials, construction methods, and relevant computer applications.
Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and practices to resolve construction-organization problems in a timely manner.
Continued knowledge of new technologies and hardware in the industry.
At least 8 years of experience as a Structural Designer, including structural detailing and design of building structures and commodity supports.
Knowledge of 3D structural modeling and experience using Hexagon’s S3D software.
Working knowledge of National Codes and Standards for structural design.
Ability to produce quality documents with attention to detail.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” clearance.
Associate degree in a technical discipline and at least 10–12 years of work experience, or 12–16 years of practical work experience.
U.S. citizenship is required to perform this government contract.
Ability to perform job-site walk-downs involving uneven surfaces, walking distances over a half mile, climbing ladders, and wearing protective clothing.

Nice To Haves

Formal training in Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling.
Previously held an active DOE L or Q clearance within the past two years.
Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience.

Responsibilities

Develop designs for complex engineering systems.
Prepare drawings and technical reports.
Participate in developing design standards and procedures, and prepare and review those standards and procedures.
Perform technical reviews of design documents and specifications.
Provide engineering services support to construction activities.
Prepare construction installation specifications and details.
Prepare procurement specifications and bid analyses.
Review and approve Design Change Forms.
Resolve existing design discrepancies using cost-effective approaches that meet design criteria.
Initiate Design Change Forms and coordinate with subcontractors or other responsible groups for approval and incorporation.
Provide dispositions to Nonconformance Reports and Field Problem Memos by determining solutions that satisfy design criteria.
Perform inspections of facilities, systems, or components as needed to evaluate conditions.
Review construction procedures for compliance with design engineering criteria and applicable codes.
Perform in-depth analyses of advanced technical concepts and devise new approaches to technical problems.
Develop structural designs and generate design output documents for concrete buildings and foundations, structural steel supports, platforms and buildings, rebar detailing, steel detailing, fabrication drawings, vendor document reviews, and commodity supports.
Perform field walk-downs of job sites related to the engineering work.