What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil -Structural Designer position at CDI Engineering Services?
Overview:
“Together We Make Life Better”. Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company.
CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.
Position Summary:
Perform assignments associated with designing civil/structural equipment, components, structures or systems.
Responsibilities:
AutoCAD 3D software experience required.
AutoDesk Advanced Steel software experience.
A minimum of 1 year for Level I or 5 years for Level II of technical work experience is required.
High School education (or equivalent), with additional basic drafting courses training from a vocational-technical school or other applicable program.
Field experience is required. Ability to climb up on tall structures.
Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal .
Qualifications:
Develops under moderate supervision CADD drawings from design sketches or catalog information.
With some supervision, performs basic engineering/design calculations, sizing civil/structural components and layouts to produce efficient and workable drawings for projects.
Communicates the design process within the civil/structural discipline and coordinates work with other disciplines.
With some supervision, select, design and write specifications and general notes for the civil/structural scope of work.
Demonstrate a continuing consciousness of safety in daily activities, and implementation of them in the work designed.
Marks up preliminary or existing drawings and sketches for others to draft (or CADD).
Prepares simple engineering and construction drawings from scratch, from sketches, or from verbal instructions, utilizing manual or computer-assisted drafting/design techniques.
Perform related fundamental engineering support tasks such as updating computer lists, filing prints, distributing drawings, making simple calculations, proofreading reports, compiling Bills of Material, etc.
Utilize information from vendor prints, catalogs, technical manuals, etc. to do design work
Prepare field notes that are neat, accurate, and arranged in an orderly manner.
Prepare sketches that are legible and contain pertinent dimensions, notes, and job number.
Must be competent and experienced with design codes, specifications, and standards.
Must demonstrate a sound understanding of design concepts with minimum engineering input.
Prepare design documents that are signed and dated with job number.
Use time and materials efficiently.
Keep supervisor informed of progress in a proactive manner.
Instill Quality Assurance in all work products. Utilize site visits to the Client facility in order to verify all civil/structural aspects of the project assignment, including a “plan-in-hand” check of all deliverables.
EEO Statement:
CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC (“CDI”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal CDI offer letter through our onboarding system.
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