Civil/Structural Designer

About the role

RCMT Energy Services is seeking to hire an experienced Civil/Structural Designer to join its US Engineering team in Montvale, NJ. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of civil and structural related design for multiple projects, able to operate with minimal guidance from other experienced designers and engineers. Services are performed for various Energy and Utility companies such as Electric Utilities, Generation Producers, Gas Utilities, as well as other industrial and commercial clients including warehouses, office buildings, and factories.

Responsibilities

• Design and computer drafting of building systems, foundations, and/or structural steel.
• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed engineering design packages which include detailed construction plans, drawings, and material lists.
• Participate in project coordination with the electrical, civil/structural, and architectural disciplines.
• Assist assigned engineers and designers in the resolution of technical engineering and design challenges.
• Interpret and respond to technical inquiries from coworkers, clients, vendors and obtain information from field visits.
• Meet schedule requirements for engineering deliverables.
• Ability to perform multi-tasks and perform multidisciplinary coordination.
• Create designs for systems in existing and new facilities.
• Receive direction from engineering personnel and apply efficiently and accurately to design drawings or drawing modifications to meet the project objectives.
• Receive mark-ups and sketches provided as guidance from engineering personnel and/or clients and generate drawing plans, details, and sections to a final construction level of detail.
• Work closely with customers and associates to provide cost-effective designs based on the requirements of various building codes and fire codes.
• On-site experience and familiarity with industrial sites and facilities such as electrical substations, power plants, gas/oil processing/transmission/storage facilities, and/or factories.
• Willing and able to visit such facilities as part of project assignments.
• Safety focused and familiar with typical PPE practices at industrial facilities and sites.

Requirements

• 5+ years of directly related technical experience.
• Knowledge and proficiency of CADD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, and/or MicroStation and their related products).
• Knowledge of 3D modeling (BIM) software packages.
• Ability to create new, and to revise drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, apply individual judgment, initiative and decision making.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with clients, vendors, and the public at large.
• Computer proficient with Microsoft Office software products.
• Perform other related assignments as required.
• Must be willing and able to visit industrial facilities as part of project assignments.
• Must be safety focused and familiar with typical PPE practices at industrial facilities and sites.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license to drive to client sites and between branch offices.
• Nationwide travel may be required from time to time; expected travel is less than 5%.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, architecture, or a closely related field.
• 3-D Modeling using Revit or other BIM related Software such as Bentley OpenRoads.
• Knowledge of industry design standards and codes.
• Field surveying and site walkdown experience.
• US Citizen or the ability to work in the US without sponsorship.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401k
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision