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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
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.
Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions :
- 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
Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Certificate in Drafting and / or Design is required; equivalent experience with AutoCAD may be considered in lieu of certificate. Associate's degree in Drafting / Design is preferred. A minimum of 2 years of civil / structural design is required; substation design experience is preferred.
Possess skills in the following areas :
Physical Requirements :
Equal Employment Opportunity
Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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!
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.
