Structural Designer III (3012)

LED FastStart•Metairie, LA

About The Position

The Mid-Level Structural Designer works under the direction of a Group Leader to prepare 3D models and 2D drawings for complex offshore and onshore structural systems using 3D and 2D software. The role includes structural drafting and design for oil and gas facilities, from concept through AFC, and may involve field work, occasional travel, and work at plant or offshore locations as project requirements dictate. The position is primarily office-based in Metairie and is limited to candidates local to the office within reasonable commuting distance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Accredited drafting and discipline training, or prior relevant work experience.
Five to fewer than ten years of structural drafting and design experience relating to upstream and downstream oil and gas facilities, offshore and onshore.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD, Advance Steel, and Navisworks.
Working knowledge of AISC, AWS, API RP 2A, and OSHA standards.
Working knowledge of AISC steel members and AWS weld symbols.
Familiarity with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical project systems to account for those components in structural design as needed.
Ability and availability to work occasional overtime, including weekends, as project requirements dictate.
Ability to interact with all levels of staff.
Must be local to the office location within reasonable commuting distance; candidate location must be identifiable in application materials or ATS registration.
Ability to wear safety equipment as required for personal protection.
Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds.
Sufficient speech and hearing or other communication ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation to conduct analysis and investigations.
Sufficient manual dexterity to perform routine office duties.
Sufficient mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations when necessary.

Nice To Haves

PDMS experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare 3D models and drawings for assigned projects using sketches, SAC model output files, or verbal instructions from a Group Leader or Engineer.
Design technical details and specify dimensions and materials.
Design and draft structural skids and modules from concept through AFC.
Design and draft onshore and offshore structures from concept through AFC.
Design and draft multidisciplinary support details from concept through AFC.
Edit drawings and incorporate changes from markups or verbal instructions.
Assist engineers and designers in resolving design issues and interferences or clashes.
Work with the design team to resolve drafting and design-related issues.
Ensure drawings comply with client, industry, and company standards.
Maintain project files and folders in accordance with company standards.
Inform project leads of concerns relating to assigned work.
Perform field work as required to obtain accurate information and create project design sketches.