Structural Designer

Dashiell • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com. Job Title: Structural Designer Job Location: 11501 Burnet Rd BLDG 906 STE 200, Austin, TX 78758 Primary Function : Perform routine design assignments, which require knowledge and skill in structural drafting of steel structures and concrete foundations. Successful candidates may be placed in a Designer I, II or III titles depending on skill and experience level.

Requirements

• Certificate in Drafting and/or Design is required; equivalent experience with AutoCAD may be considered in lieu of certificate.
• A minimum of 2 years of civil/structural design is required; substation design experience is preferred.
• Possess skills in the following areas:
• Experience with AutoCAD 2010 or newer is required.
• Experience in structural drafting of steel structures and concrete foundations
• Knowledge of the types of drawings required for foundation and steel construction
• Mathematics, including algebra and basic trigonometry
• Basic oral and written communications
• Word processing, spread sheet, and e-mail software
• Working in a team environment
• Communicating effectively with co-workers
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Drafting/Design is preferred.
• substation design experience is preferred.
• Experience with Microstation V8 & V8i is preferred
• Knowledge of the major components of a substation is preferred
• Basic knowledge of civil / structural codes and standards (AISC and ACI)

Responsibilities

• Produce new drawings from examples of previous projects and/or standards
• Oversee project-specific activities of drafters and more junior designers
• Research information in catalogues, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material
• Calculate structure heights and weights, concrete volumes, equipment fit-up, or other basic tasks
• Develop design documents, drawings, and bills of materials
• Learn and use task-specific software
• Learn and properly use the document management system
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work
• Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments; travel will be minimal
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee.
• Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees