Designer A-Structural

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare simple architectural studies in ink or color
• Develop the design of minor parts of electrical, mechanical or structural projects and assist in the design of major parts of such projects
• Develop and prepare project drawings and sets of drawings
• Make engineering computations as required to check the adequacy of the minor designs
• Develop illustrations for instruction books and construction standards
• Assist in the calculating, plotting, computing closure and adjusting of field survey data, computing areas and preparing land maps and records
• Prepare maps and descriptions to accompany deeds, agreements, and other legal documents
• Assist in the preparation of engineering studies and reports, making engineering calculations as required
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, budget requests, authority for expenditure papers, etc.
• Prepare bills of material for minor projects and assist in their preparation for major projects
• Occasionally take measurements and other data in the field
• Guide and check the work of drafting technicians

Job Qualifications

• AAS Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering Technology
• Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy
• Satisfactory completion of a validated aptitude testing, as determined by the Company
• Two years experience at the Drafting Technician C level for a total of three to four years experience in drafting; using Microstation
• Knowledge of materials and equipment used in construction
• Full knowledge of projection view developments, view and scale selection and drawing layout
• Ability to work with and guide the work of others

Note 1: Designer A's shall, after a period of two years and after having demonstrated the ability to perform Designer B work in a manner satisfactory to the Company, be promoted to Designer B at the time of the annual Review Board.

Note 2: A Designer A can be assigned the duties of a Designer B without upgrade.

Starting wage: $49.35 per hour

Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) plan, vacation, tuition assistance and more

NOTE: The terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.

Pay: $49.35/hr

Schedule: N/A

Benefits: N/A