Sr Plate Structures Designer

Aptim Federal Services • Plainfield, IL

23d

About The Position

The Senior Plate Structures Designer is responsible for utilizing 2D and/or 3D CAD skills, CB&I engineering and drafting templates and tools to produce and/or check design deliverables; including drawings and bills of material for plate structures and associated foundations, structural, and piping associated with CB&I Storage Solutions' products and services. The role includes working in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment where speed and accuracy is essential. Senior Plate Structures Designer is expected to work independently with minimal supervision and may be asked to train or supervise the work of less experienced designers on specific tasks. The role directly reports to the Project Engineer and routinely interacts with other Plate Structures Designers, Plate Structures Engineers and Managers.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma and at least one year of post-high school education or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in 2D and/or 3D CAD using platforms such as Microstation and/or AutoCAD.
• Knowledgeable of steel detailing practices and applicable standard industry conventions.
• Possesses skills in geometry, trigonometry, unit conversions, quantity take-offs and basic bills of material.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skill.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree or 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Business presence and polish
• Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
• Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
• Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
• A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
• Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment

Responsibilities

• Accurately produce assigned detail drawings for customer approval, fabrication, and/or construction per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications.
• Ensure drawing details are safe for field erection and use, with constructability in mind.
• Reliably check and sign off on detail drawings for customer approval, fabrication, and/or construction per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications.
• Compare detail drawings and bills of material to as-sold estimate and advise project team of discrepancies and potential changes.
• Run programs to produce and check detail drawings and bills of material.
• Forecast how long it will take to do a task - commit to definitive deadlines.
• Provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to less experienced plate structures designers.
• Make decisions on project-specific details and advise project team.
• Generate improvement ideas for tools and workflow associated to the role.
• Effectively use document management system.
• Effectively use project team or department collaboration and productivity apps and tools.

Benefits

• CB&I is proud to offer eligible employees a robust package of benefits, including major medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-matching program, FSA/HSA programs, long- and short-term disability options, life insurance, and AD&D.
• We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off.
• Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.
• In accordance with applicable local and state laws or regulations, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position.
• Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
• Please discuss any compensation-related questions with your recruiter during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

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