Senior Structural Designer (Birmingham, AL)

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Structural Designer provides structural design services for Southern Company Generation, producing detailed structural steel and/or concrete design drawings for projects ranging from small to large across the Southern Company fleet. The position combines field and office work, with some office work available remotely. The employee is expected to be able to telework successfully and to travel routinely as determined, as well as as needed, to the office and field locations. Minimal travel, primarily to sites within the Southern Company Generation Fleet, is expected, up to 10% per year.

Requirements

• Significant experience in structural design or detailing of heavy industrial or power generation facilities is required; 10+ years of experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience creating engineering and fabrication drawings.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Extensive 3D modeling experience.
• Steel or concrete detailing experience for field fabrication drawings.
• Self-starter.
• Good verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to produce clear, concise drawings.
• Good organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.

Nice To Haves

• Additional technical training or experience.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Advance Steel and Navisworks structural software.
• Experience using laser scans to produce 3D models and create design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D models and design drawings for structural steel and/or reinforced concrete.
• Prepare layouts and conceptual designs.
• Communicate and coordinate work with the supervisor, project team, clients, and contractors.
• Perform site walk-downs for field verification and to address constructability.
• Review vendor shop fabrication drawings.
• Prepare steel field fabrication drawings.
• Prepare material takeoffs and assist with cost estimates.
• Locate design drawings and other information for the project team.
• Travel to construction sites and client locations as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan.
• Performance-sharing plan.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Limited relocation assistance may be available for a selected candidate who currently resides outside the area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED