Senior Structural Tekla Designer

IT Search Corp

57d•$85 - $100•Onsite

About The Position

In this role as Senior Structural Tekla Designer, you will support the structural design for the project. This will entail originating/checking complex structural designs of concrete or steel. Additionally, review and coordination of vendor information and leading technical discussions and constructability reviews. #LI-SF1

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
Ability to independently execute the detailed design of complex steel and/or concrete structures
Proficient in the use of TEKLA software, and detailing steel and reinforced concrete in TEKLA
Thorough knowledge and application of the Detailing for Steel Construction, ACI Detailing Manual SPI-66, and Building Information Modeling.
Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings, specifications, and of construction methods for concrete and steel structures
Understands work processes of other disciplines and departments on projects
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally
Ability to utilize office automation tools effectively
Broad knowledge of the application of structural engineering design principles
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Possess active security clearance
Prior experience working with government agencies, preferably the Department of Defense
Prior experience with United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Computed-Aided Design (CAD) Standard ERDC/ITL TR-19-7
Design experience with Unified Facilities Criteria and the Whole Building Design Guide

Responsibilities

Produces drawings and documentation in accordance with established design and scope including design of steel, concrete, reinforcing steel, cold-formed steel, anchor bolts, and steel and reinforcing steel detailing
Coordinates and interfaces as directed with the day-to-day technical work with engineers
Facilitates technical discussions with third parties (client, suppliers, regulators)
Coordinates assigned structural design work with other project groups
Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management
Ensures structural systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards
Mentors structural designers by providing appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development
Coordinate closely with other technical disciplines in planning and executing work as an integrated team.
Development of concrete and steel structural design and drawings, including seismic detailing.
Review existing conditions and as-builts drawings.
Review customer & vendor information from subcontractors and integrate it into the design solution.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs for proposals, forecasts, and change orders