Designer III Civil/Structural

Job Description

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Civil Structural Designer III to join our Engineering office located in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a great opportunity to get involved with exciting and challenging projects with long lasting customers.

Responsibilities

This position involves the application of general design practices on steel and concrete structures utilizing CADD for creation of models and design drawings. The candidate will have the ability to independently select and adapt standard techniques, procedures and criteria in design and prepare preliminary designs for Engineer's approval. Performs work on major projects or several projects of moderate scope with complex features. Reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical requirements and design approaches. Review work for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements. Position skills are heavily focused on civil structural design but have a working technical knowledge of other discipline design requirements. Provide field support including field verifications for retrofit applications, as-built documentation, and installation supervision.

• Develop detailed and accurate structural 3D models.
• Check and analyze drawings prepared within the team for dimensional accuracy, spelling, CADD and drafting standards, neatness, completeness, along with applicable codes, project specifications, and established discipline standards before being released to the approving engineers.
• Check vendor shop drawings and construction drawings.
• May have the opportunity to perform as a lead designer of a project.
• Develop detailed design drawings (structural steel and concrete) in a 2D and 3D environment.
• Check and analyze models prepared within the team for accuracy, completeness, and interferences.
• Use and implement manufacture's design documentation in the design process.
• Communicate with the project discipline engineers and designers to ensure collaboration in the design effort.
• Ensure the company quality assurance manual and standard operating procedures are followed in completion of assigned tasks.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, collaboration app, email, use of arm / hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. May be required to lift, carry, and move objects safely.

Work Environment :

Work will be in a general office environment operating and functioning in a fast-paced work environment. Occasionally required to work in an industrial location where noise levels will be moderate to high. Job sites may contain the following : light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking. Noise levels vary and may include bells, whistles, and alarms.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Civil / Structural Designer III position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

Zachry Group is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.