Designer II Civil/Structural

Responsibilities

• Understand and develop structural diagrams such as pipe and conduit support configurations and details, foundation designs, equipment mounting details, general arrangements, fire stops and seals details, process, and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), piping plan and section diagrams, and isometrics.
• Produce complex engineering drawings in a 2-D or 3-D environment.
• Check drawings for accuracy including dimensions, spelling, drafting standards and completeness utilizing correct project design criteria.
• Participate in field walk downs, as necessary, to obtain measurements, verify as-built documentation, and develop field sketches in support of plant modifications and design installations.
• Communicate with project engineers and other disciplines to develop drawings and resolve design discrepancies.
• Interface with the customer and their construction representatives to integrate designs to satisfy their standards.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A demonstrated ability to direct drafting personnel on drawing assignments.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation CAD software packages (or an equivalent software package) and Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, etc.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of design practices, codes, and standards applicable to structural components.
• A working knowledge of structural steel types and materials as they are available in the industry.
• A working knowledge of mechanical design principles and practices.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted commercial nuclear plant access.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Associates Degree in drafting, design or engineering technology or 4 years of equivalent experience in the design of structural components and/or mechanical systems.
• Experience Required: 5 years (minimum) of experience is required in structural engineering design and/or mechanical system design practices in addition to the education requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge or use of Raster Design or 3D modeling experience.
• Field experience using a terrestrial laser scanner and survey equipment.
• Recent plant modification package development and/or field experience on nuclear power plant projects.