Civil/Structural Designer, Senior

Audubon is seeking a Civil/Structural Designer, Sr. to join our team in Metairie, LA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete design packages including preliminary, conceptual, and construction deliverables as well as engineering calculations.
• 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 preliminary designs.
• Perform sizing and load calculations for foundations and simple-span beams using charts and tables.
• Check detailed sketches and drawings for project applicability and optimal construction.
• Verify accuracy of drawings prepared by others.
• Prepare bills of material (BOM) and specifications when drawings are complete.
• Revise drawings and BOM consistent with engineering changes.
• Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of engineers.
• Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources.
• Identify opportunities for product improvements and cost reductions.
• Confirm specification and code compliance, equipment compatibility, and optimal cost savings.
• Assist with field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and recommending design solutions.
• Ensure accuracy of completed drawings before final release and verify they meet company and industry standards.
• Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
• Assist with proposal compilation using computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools.
• Utilize 2D or 3D CAD software to create layouts of civil/structural systems, devices, and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Create technical specifications for procurement, fabrication, and installation of components.
• Create documentation required to process Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
• Utilize engineering sketches, specifications, and supporting documents in designing, detailing, documenting, and verifying civil/structural parts, subassemblies, assemblies, or system configurations.
• Identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances, and materials necessary for optimal construction.
• Analyze the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems and recommend solutions or alternate construction options.
• Produce drawings and deliverables utilizing company standards within project-approved schedule and budget.
• Complete man-hour estimates for discipline-specific scope of work.
• Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other consultants.
• Perform field data gathering to complete project deliverables within approved scope and schedule.
• Track and maintain awareness of overall schedule and budget for assigned projects.
• Develop detailed design schedules in coordination with scheduler/planner, engineering, and project management personnel.
• Confirm discipline-specific drawing quality is correct, consistent, and legible.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs; report unsafe acts, conditions, or incidents to your supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience preferred.
• AutoCAD software experience required.
• CADWorx software experience required.
• PDMS software experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office software experience preferred.
• Field experience required.
• Experience in offshore oil & gas, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing, or refining industry required.
• Small/Medium project lead experience required; Large project lead experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to find solutions for or proactively deal with work-related problems.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to think creatively to produce new concepts or ideas.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve problems or reach goals.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for 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.