Senior Design Specialist A (2D/3D Structural Designer)

Geosyntec Consultants•Aiken, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a Senior Design Specialist A (2D/3D Structural Designer) to provide staff augmentation support to Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) in Aiken, South Carolina. The role supports the U.S. Department of Energy complex and provides design services using SRNS processes and procedures, with programmatic guidance from SRNS. The position develops designs for complex engineering systems and produces design output documents for concrete buildings and foundations, structural steel supports, platforms and buildings, rebar and steel detailing, fabrication drawings, vendor-document reviews, and commodity supports. The role also prepares drawings, technical reports, construction installation specifications and details, procurement specifications, and bid analyses; reviews design documents and specifications; and supports construction activities. Additional work includes resolving design discrepancies, managing Design Change Forms, dispositioning Nonconformance Reports and Field Problem Memos, performing inspections and technical analyses, and reviewing construction procedures for compliance with design criteria and applicable codes. The position is onsite in Aiken, SC. The stated work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Federal contract security requirements apply, including U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q clearance. Health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing are required. Federal contractors must maintain a drug-free workplace, and employees working under federal contracts may be subject to federal requirements prohibiting marijuana use.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical discipline and at least 10–12 years of work experience, or 12–16 years of practical work experience.
At least 10 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 problems identified by construction organizations in a timely manner.
Eight 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.
U.S. citizenship due to federal contract security requirements.
Ability to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance.
Health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.
Onsite work in Aiken, SC; stated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

Formal training in Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling.
Possession of an active DOE L or Q clearance within the past two years.
Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience.
Continued knowledge of new technologies and hardware in the industry.

Responsibilities

Develop designs for complex engineering systems.
Prepare drawings and technical reports.
Participate in developing design standards and procedures.
Perform technical reviews of design documents and specifications.
Provide engineering-services support to construction activities.
Prepare and review design standards and procedures.
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 facility, system, or component inspections as needed to evaluate conditions.
Review construction procedures for compliance with design engineering criteria and applicable codes.
Analyze advanced technical concepts in depth and develop new approaches to technical problems.
Provide 2D/3D structural design staff augmentation support to SRNS using SRNS processes and procedures.
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.