Senior Civil and Structural Designer

Qualifications

Position Summary: This position requires providing conceptual and detailed design of civil/structural systems and components used during project execution of Direct Reduction (DR) iron plants.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Provide technical direction to Designers and/or contract personnel assigned to the project team.

• Give direction to Designers and contract personnel.
• Perform computer aided modeling and drafting necessary to create a 3D model and 2D civil/structural drawings for the basic and detailed engineering of a Midrex DR plant.
• Travel to job sites to perform reviews of existing structures, layouts, etc. for use in developing future plans, proposals, etc.
• Travel on business trips and/or field assignments as required to carry out departmental tasks and functions.
• Perform checking of civil/structural drawings for consistency with company standards, conceptual ideas, design, sketches, etc.
• Assist Engineers by suggesting design changes that might improve the desired results of the design.
• Provide assistance to Mechanical Engineers and Designers in the layout of equipment, ducting, etc. with input for their structural support.
• Cook up coordination work on projects with outside engineering consultants.
• Work as a teammate with all company departments and employees in all assignments. Work toward building consensus on all assignments by finding solutions which meet the best interests of all parties involved.

Skills/Abilities

• Be proficient in the use of 3D computer modeling skills using design software such as Aveva E3D and PDMS (or equivalent).
• Be proficient in the use of AutoCAD software and related Autodesk products.
• Ability to take conceptual designs, sketches and ideas from Engineers and develop the details necessary for a complete, engineered 3D model and 2D drawings capable of being used for purchasing, erection in the field, design analysis, etc.
• Knowledge of and experience with personal computer hardware/software.
• Ability to meet schedule and deliverable deadlines.
• Excellent technical writing and interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience

• Associate Degree in civil and/or mechanical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in a technical environment, preferably related to heavy industrial facilities.

Travel Requirements

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%, based on project demands).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to move around a project site, including climbing structures.