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

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.•Aiken, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a Senior Design Specialist A (2D/3D Structural Designer) to support work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) in Aiken, South Carolina. The role provides 2D/3D structural design staff augmentation support to SRNS using SRNS processes and procedures, with programmatic guidance provided by SRNS. The position develops designs for complex engineering systems and produces design output documents, including designs for concrete buildings and foundations; structural steel for supports, platforms, and buildings; rebar and steel detailing; fabrication drawings; and commodity supports. Work also includes preparing drawings, reports, construction installation specifications and details, procurement specifications, and bid analyses; reviewing vendor documents, design documents, specifications, and construction procedures; and supporting construction activities. The specialist resolves design discrepancies and field issues, evaluates nonconformance reports and field problem memos, and initiates or reviews design change forms. The role may also perform inspections and in-depth technical analyses, and contribute to design standards and procedures.

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.
At least 8 years of experience as a Structural Designer, including structural detailing and design of building structures and commodity supports.
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.
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 are required.

Nice To Haves

Formal training in Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling.
Candidates who have 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.
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; initiate Design Change Forms and coordinate with subcontractors or other responsible groups for approval and incorporation.
Resolve existing design discrepancies using cost-effective approaches that meet design criteria.
Provide dispositions to Nonconformance Reports and Field Problem Memos by determining solutions that satisfy design criteria.
Perform inspections of facilities, systems, or components as required to evaluate conditions.
Review construction procedures for compliance with design engineering criteria and applicable codes.
Perform in-depth analyses of advanced technical concepts and develop new approaches to technical problems.
Provide 2D/3D structural design staff augmentation support to SRNS.
Develop designs and design output documents for concrete buildings and foundations; structural steel for supports, platforms, and buildings; rebar detailing; steel detailing; fabrication drawings; and commodity supports.
Review vendor documents.