Senior Structural Designer

Job Description
The purpose of this position is to provide essential technical knowledge and perform design work as described below. This position serves as a staff designer performing assignments of intermediate complexity.
· Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Design Supervisor, prepare and check designs of intermediate complexity utilizing 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools
· Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients
· Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
· Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines
· Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations
· Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including review of vendor submittals
· Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes
· Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements
· Minimum ten (10) years of work-related experience
· Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards
· Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
· Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
· Knowledge of discipline codes and standards
· Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
· Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
· Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
· Experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on industrial projects
· Proficiency executing engineering projects utilizing 3D modeling and 2D CADD automation tools in a multi-discipline environment

Discipline Specific Job Requirements
· Advanced knowledge and proficiency using Intergraph Smart3D (S3D) software
· Proficiency using Bentley MicroStation software

Preferred Qualifications
· Associate degree in related technical field of study
· Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1
· Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
· Practical field experience
· EPC project experience for the following industries:
- U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency - Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program
- Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology