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Structural Designer

Our client is a successful Engineering, Design and Project Management Company headquartered in Southern California. They have nearly 40 years of experience in effective System Planning, Engineering, and Coordinating of energy, process, utility, and water resource facilities.


About the Position
In this position, you will apply your knowledge of the principles of civil & structural design to:
* Support the civil/structural design development and drawing production for permitting/construction of the following:
o Steel structures including: pipe and cable tray supports, canopies, equipment and access platforms, stairs and walkways, industrial buildings, pipe bridges
o Foundations for electrical and mechanical equipment, buildings, tanks, vessels, light poles, pipe and cable tray supports, platforms, etc.
o Grading and drainage design and site development
* Work in a team environment with lead designers, structural engineers and other disciplines (e.g. project management, piping, mechanical, electrical, control systems, etc.) to develop solutions to clients' multi-discipline project needs. The position has a flexible 9/80 work schedule with a hybrid work location,

Responsibilities
Your core duties and responsibilities may require you to do the following:
* Support Lead Civil/Structural Designers on project design development and drawing production.
* Perform site visits to gather field data and verify existing facilities and project requirements.
* Create clear and concise construction drawings for project elements including ground improvements, grading and drainage, concrete foundations with location plans and structural steel supports and platforms.
* Organize construction documents from beginning to end.
* Prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects with various due dates. Attend coordination and status meetings.
* Perform a thorough quality control review of construction documents.
* Develop and maintain good professional relationships with clients.

Skill Requirements
* Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
* Strong proficiency with AutoCAD required.
* Desire and ability to learn new skills and assume greater responsibilities is required.
* Working experience with structural construction is preferred.
* The ability to work within a 3-D CAD environment is required. Proficiency with design software including Civil 3D, Revit, Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D is strongly preferred.
* Experience with Navisworks, Infraworks and MicroStation is preferred.
* Ability to visit local project sites for data gathering and inspections with occasional travel to farther locations is required.
* Valid driver's license and clean driving record is required.

Experience and Education Requirements
* 2+ years designing projects involving steel structures, foundations, grading and drainage.
* Energy infrastructure experience is preferred.
* Engineering consulting experience is preferred.
* Candidates must be familiar with structural design, civil design, and the related codes and regulatory requirements.
* Formal training in civil and structural design is preferred. Trade school or associates degree is preferred, or equivalent experience.

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Pay Rate: 30-40/hr. depending on experience.

Apply Now for Immediate and Confidential consideration or email your resume to corey.vanoordt@ptsadvance.com!