What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Designer position at Cementation Americas?
Job Title: Structural Designer
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Design / Layout Manager
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THIS JOB
In collaboration with the engineering team and other stakeholders, the Designer develops designs by conceptualizing, creating, revising and finalizing "Best for Project" 3D designs and drawings of complex permanent mine facility infrastructure, temporary sinking gear, material handling, process systems, and above ground facilities.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
HEALTH AND SAFETY
This description lists the core responsibilities and duties of the position. Additional duties deemed to be within the incumbent's capabilities, on an as-required basis, might be assigned by management.
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Design / Layout Manager
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THIS JOB
In collaboration with the engineering team and other stakeholders, the Designer develops designs by conceptualizing, creating, revising and finalizing "Best for Project" 3D designs and drawings of complex permanent mine facility infrastructure, temporary sinking gear, material handling, process systems, and above ground facilities.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Work in compliance with all health and safety rules and regulations for Cementation
- Be aware of any health and safety hazards or infractions and report same to Health and Safety Department
- Ensure all applicable safety codes and regulations are met by appropriate design and use of technology
- Be a champion for safety, advocating safe behaviour while incorporating safety into the designs produced by the group
This description lists the core responsibilities and duties of the position. Additional duties deemed to be within the incumbent's capabilities, on an as-required basis, might be assigned by management.
- Generate 3D designs of surface and underground mine facilities and infrastructure
- Generate preliminary sketches, general arrangement drawings, structural drawings and details, material take-offs or other deliverables that illustrate design intent, while conforming to internal engineering and design standards
- Collaborate with internal multidisciplinary design, engineering, project management and operations teams to produce "Best for Project" designs that are safe, constructible, operable and maintainable
- Complete designs within designated schedule and budget as defined within project requirements
- Check designs and drawings for function, fit-up, and compliance to internal and regulatory standards both on work you perform and work within the office
- Develop and grow positive relationships with teams both internal and external to engineering
- Additional weekly or daily hours, while infrequent, are anticipated and will be required when needed. Personal schedules will be accommodated to the best of our ability.
- Other duties as assigned
- This position has the requirement for infrequent travel to project sites, offices, and/or to conduct shop reviews
- Travel period may range from one day to several weeks and may include overseas assignments
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or similar is preferred
- Required proficiency in Autodesk Revit
- 0-4 years of relevant experience
- Experience in heavy construction, mining, or industrial structures is beneficial
- Passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Exam is beneficial
- EIT or desire to obtain PE in the future preferred
- Certificate of Completion from an authorized Autodesk Training Center (ATC) accredited program is beneficial
- Safety oriented
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of design and/or construction processes
- Ability to learn quickly and willingness to adapt as circumstances change
- Ability to pay attention to small detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, owners and subcontractors
- Ability to read and understand information found in construction documents, plans, and specifications
- Knowledge and skills in the following software considered an asset:
- Autodesk Navisworks, AutoCAD, etc.
- Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Bluebeam Revu
- MS Office Suite
- Python, C# or other programming experience beneficial
- Competitive pay
- Company and personal performance bonus
- Safety bonus
- Premium benefits plan (low deductible and out-of-pocket max, monthly premium paid by company with no employee contribution)
- Hybrid work schedule (2 days remote, 3 days in office)
- Collaborative, innovative, and rewarding work environment
- Unique and exciting project work