What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer II Civil/Structural position at Zachry Group?
Job Description
Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Civil/ Structural Designer II to join our Engineering office located in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a great opportunity to get involved with exciting and challenging projects with long-lasting customers.
Responsibilities
Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Civil/ Structural Designer II to join our Engineering office located in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a great opportunity to get involved with exciting and challenging projects with long-lasting customers.
Responsibilities
- Apply general design practices on steel and concrete structures utilizing CADD for creation of models and design drawings.
- Performs work on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects with complex features.
- Evaluate, select and adapt standard techniques, procedures and criteria in design and prepare preliminary designs for Engineer’s approval.
- Reviews work for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements.
- Performs layout and design work from the basic data supplied.
- Develops working drawings and 3D models, within company and industry standards and codes, from equipment specifications and detailed drawings.
- Check and analyze 3D models prepared within the team for accuracy, completeness, and interferences.
- Develop complex detailed design drawings (structural steel and concrete) in a 2D and 3D environment while ensuring dimensional accuracy, spelling, CADD and drafting standards, neatness, completeness, along with applicable codes and project specifications before being released to the approving engineers.
- Apply advanced techniques in CAD and standard design applications utilizing this equipment.
- Exhibit full understanding of materials and methods normally used in the Civil/Structural discipline.
- Exercise independent judgment by utilizing the correct design criteria based on knowledge from vendor data and project scope.
- Use and implement manufacturer’s design documentation in the design process.
- Advise, assist, and direct drafting personnel of a lesser grade in performance of their assigned duties.
- Ensure the company quality assurance manual and standard operating procedures are followed in completion of assigned tasks.
- HS Diploma or Associate degree in Drafting/Design/Engineering Technology or equivalent job-related experience (2 years job related experience equivalent to 1 year college).
- Must have 7 years’ experience in engineering drafting and design practices.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively utilize various computerized design/drafting software applications according to project requirements
- Experience with AutoCAD and Autodesk Structural packages is essential; AVEVA (E3D or PDMS) software is preferred.
- Knowledge of Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu, and the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams).
- Demonstrate thorough technical knowledge and design practices of civil/structural drawings.
- Knowledge and understanding of engineering/design & construction. Experience with AWP (Advanced Work Packaging) a plus.
- Able to work independently on design projects as well as interface with other disciplines.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills are required.
- Possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Bachelor’s Degree is preferred