Designer II Civil/Structural

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is seeking a talented and self-motivated Civil/Structural Designer to join our Engineering office in Omaha, Nebraska. This role involves working on impactful steel and concrete design projects, contributing to both standalone and integrated engineering efforts. Ideal candidates will demonstrate independent design judgment, cross-disciplinary awareness, and field support capabilities including retrofit verification and installation oversight.

Responsibilities

• Performs layout and design work from the basic data supplied.
• Develops working drawings and 3D models, within company and industry standards and codes, from equipment specifications and detailed drawings.
• Checks and analyzes 3D models prepared within the team for accuracy, completeness, and interferences.
• Develops complex detailed design drawings (structural steel and concrete) in a 2D and E3D environment from sketches or specifications while ensuring dimensional accuracy, spelling, CAD standards, applicable codes, project specifications, and established discipline standards.
• Applies advanced techniques in CAD and standard design applications.
• Exhibits full understanding of materials and methods normally used in the Civil/Structural discipline.
• Exercises independent judgment by utilizing the correct design criteria based on knowledge from vendor data and project scope.
• Uses and implements manufacturer’s design documentation in the design process.
• Assembles information and reference drawings from a variety of sources.
• Communicates with the project discipline engineers and designers to ensure collaboration in the design effort.
• Advises, assists, and directs drafting personnel of a lesser grade in performance of their assigned duties.
• Ensures the company quality assurance manual and standard operating procedures are followed in completion of assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree in Drafting/Design/Engineering Technology preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in engineering drafting and design practices.
• Ability to effectively utilize various computerized design/drafting software applications according to project requirements.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Autodesk Structural packages is essential; AVEVA (E3D or PDMS) software is preferred.
• Knowledge of Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu, and the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams).
• Thorough technical knowledge and design practices of civil/structural drawings.
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering/design and construction.
• Experience with AWP (Advanced Work Packaging) is a plus.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.