Civil Structural Designer Manager

Experience level: Mid-senior

Experience required: 7 Years

Education level: High school or equivalent

Job function: Management

Industry: Oil & Energy

Compensation: $111,000 - $120,000 

Total position: 1

Relocation assistance: Limited assistance

Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

End Client:  Confidential

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Civil/Structural Designer MANAGER for this position will be responsible for civil and structural design deliverables of concurrent projects from concept design through to the successful completion of various drawing issuances and submission of final project as-built drawings.  This position will be directing and mentoring 2 to 3 other designers who are newer to the industry.  

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts, designs and working drawings including necessary projections, sectional views and standard specifications.

• Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design

• Check and verify accuracy of drawings prepared by others.

• Analyze the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems and recommend possible solutions or alternate construction options.

• Generate 3D models of foundation and structural steel scope deliverables utilizing

• CADWorx Structure 2018 or later versions

• Ability to independently create 3D models and detailed engineering drawings from concept sketches and design calculations

• Assist Engineers in reviewing shop fabrication steel drawings

• Proficient in Navisworks software for design reviews

• Site development drawings such as grading plans, drainage plans, erosion control plans, fencing plans. Driveway and access road details.

• o Concrete detail and location plan drawings of support foundations for various piping

• arrangements and equipments

• Structural detail and location plan drawings of equipment skids, platforms, pipe rack and cable trays

• Review of third-party vendor drawings to ensure compatibility with intended design

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred.

• Minimum of 7+ years’ of experience preferred.

• AutoCAD software experience required.

• CADWorx software experience preferred.

• Field experience required.

• Experience in offshore oil & gas platforms, onshore gas processing, or refining industry required.

• Small project lead experience required.

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

• 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.

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

• Ability to read and understand drawing markups to determine drafting requirements.

• Ability to utilize conventional drafting tools and CAD software to execute drafting

• requirements.

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

Job Insights:

Must have:

• Oil & Gas background is a must

• Minimum 7 years\' of experience

• AutoCAD experience is required

• CADWorks experience is required

• NavisWorks for design review

• Must be comfortable leading and mentoring 2 to 3 other designers.

• Must be willing to do some overtime as projects and workload requires.  The average work week is 44 hours. 

• Experience running small projects

Screening Questions: 

1.) What is the candidate’s highest level of education?

2.) Has the candidate applied or been interviewed for any role with this company in the past? If so, please provide details.

3.) What is the candidate’s desired total compensation? (Please specify base salary vs. commission/bonus expectation)

4.) Where is the candidate located? If candidate is not near the job location, please explain relocation plan in detail (e.g. timeline, relocating with family, selling/buying property)

5.) Is the candidate legally authorized to work in the US for any employer?

6.) Will the candidate now or in the future, require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (for example, H-1B status)?

7.) Please provide 3 professional references that you have worked for plus their cell phone number

8.) Pleas elaborate on your experience with civil and structural design deliverables of concurrent projects from concept design through to the successful completion of various drawing issuances and submission of final project as-built drawings.

9.) Does candidate have experience in offshore oil & gas platforms, onshore gas processing, or refining industry?

10.) Is candidate comfortable with 20% travel to neighboring states (2-3 days at time) and occassional offshore travel?

11.) Please elaborate on candidate's experience leading small projects.