Senior Structural Designer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C • Bridgman, MI

76d • $74,750 - $115,120

About The Position

This position is an onsite schedule working four days per week, 10 hour shifts. We do offer per diem to those who qualify. As a member of the structural design team, this position will offer you the opportunity to work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing structural physical layout drawings in a 3-D model. Challenging assignments that include the design of structural supports and foundations, and investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of structural design issues. Utilize 3D modeling software tools to generate structural design schematics. Act as the structural design team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated structural design model. Participate in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated structural design model. Coordinate and provide guidance to other designers and project team members to ensure a complete and timely design. Independently and as a member of a design team, plan and execute structural design deliverables. There may be the opportunity to accompany and assist senior designers and engineers in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities. Challenging assignments that include the design of structural supports and foundations, and investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of structural design issues. Generate structural design schematics. Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced drafters and designers.

Requirements

• An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 1 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience
• 10 or more years of detailed design experience in the development of structural steel design and reinforced concrete design drawings
• Proficiency with design software tools in executing 3D plant layout models
• Experience in the review of structural layout drawings involving steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, foundations, and rebar detailing
• Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant design process

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with MicroStation
• Associates Degree in Computer Aided Design
• Experience using AutoCad and Microstation software
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design

Responsibilities

• Work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing structural physical layout drawings in a 3-D model
• Design structural supports and foundations
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of structural design issues
• Utilize 3D modeling software tools to generate structural design schematics
• Act as the structural design team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated structural design model
• Coordinate and provide guidance to other designers and project team members to ensure a complete and timely design
• Plan and execute structural design deliverables independently and as a member of a design team
• Assist senior designers and engineers in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities
• Mentor less experienced drafters and designers

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees