Eichleay has a rare opportunity for a site based Civil/Structural Lead Designer. 

This is a full-time position that will be based onsite at a facility located in Blaine, WA with a work schedule Monday - Friday, 8-hour days with some overtime. As a member of our onsite team, you will work in a schedule-driven, collaborative environment working closely with our client and another Civil/Structural Designer to produce construction packages for maintenance, compliance, and improvement related projects. The role is open to Canadian applicants who qualify for TN visas.

Compensation:  $50-70/hour *anticipated annual salary may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications and internal peer equity. The pay range listed for this position is based on the anticipated base compensation at the time of the posting.

Move Forward with Eichleay 

Do you have a comprehensive knowledge of engineering design and drafting techniques? Can you read and understand multiple discipline engineering drawings and have experience working with field crews and the trades? Do you have expert skills in 3D Modeling and experience using 3D scans and survey data to locate underground piping in the field? Can you perform hand calculations to support unexpected field challenges? Do you have experience leading a design group and forecasting project deliverables? This may be the opportunity for you!

Your knowledge of design is critical to this role where you will work with other disciplines to prepare construction packages for field crews in a refinery. Construction packages can require preparation of drawings, layouts, and 3D modeling designs; all could require the use of AutoCAD, CADWorx, or Civil 3D. Experience with developing designs for complete and complex engineering systems, structures, and detailed scale models will be required by this role. Work may require the coordination of other designers and drafters and you will be responsible for reviewing and checking assigned work to meet quality standards. Your other duties include assisting engineers with the preparation of calculations and presentations, cost estimates, and bills of materials. You must be able to lift or move 25 pounds at a time, must not have a fear of heights, and must be able to climb ladders.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of Civil/Structural Building Code fundamentals (IBC, OSHA, AISC, ACI).
• Prepare 3D models, 2D drawings and layouts, specifications, and material take-offs using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, CADWorx, and NavisWorks.
• Develop designs for complete and complex engineering systems, structures, and plant arrangements.
• Review project documents for quality assurance and collaborate with all disciplines during project reviews using Bluebeam Revu.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work with other disciplines, engineers, and other designers.
• Manage and forecast the workload of another designer.
• Prepare and review project scopes, budgets, and schedules for projects using Microsoft office products.
• Able to prepare and present designs and safety presentations to the team and client.
• Effectively and professionally interact with all levels of employees, clients, and vendors.
• Attend and participate in project meetings and safety reviews.
• Ability to deal with change and demonstrate flexibility as required in a rapidly changing engineering design environment.
• Perform simple analysis using hand calculations.
• Prepares and provides responses to contractor RFI(s) and CR(s).
• Provide field engineering support to the contractor for projects.
• Work with vendors and client to procure equipment and materials.

Job Requirements: 

• Associate degree in an engineering or scientific discipline and 8 or more years of experience; or bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with 4 years of experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with little guidance and oversight.
• Previous experience leading a group and distributing or managing workloads.
• Understands the need for coordination between other disciplines during design.
• Demonstrated success with interacting with clients, vendor representatives, project field personnel, construction contractors and other staff.
• Ability to create a scope of work document to communicate proper construction or installation of a design.
• Proficient with CADWorx, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Revit and/or Smart Plant.
• Sound comprehensive knowledge of design and drafting techniques, engineering drawing, CAD/graphics, computer 3D Modeling, and reading of multi-discipline drawings. 
• Experience estimating required hours to complete a design and preparation of a bill of material or material take off (BOM/MTO).
• Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.
• The successful candidate will be supporting on-site teams and therefore need to work our client hours.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience with Refinery/Industrial/Petrochemical projects (ideally site based).
• At least 3 years of construction industry experience.
• Onsite experience in a seconded position within a refinery or industrial facility.
• Experience supporting onsite Reliability group for maintenance, improvement, and upgrade related projects.

All opportunities with Eichleay will require authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship. Positions will require in-person interactions and may require working onsite in an office or field environment. This position is subject to federally mandated drug/alcohol testing. Candidates applying to Eichleay must have the ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities. This will require in-depth drug screening for all positions. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing duties of this job, you would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear (this includes being able to hear and talk on site based communication equipment), distinguish between various colors, be able to hear safety tones/notifications, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, temperature or controls. 
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays. 
• Job duties will generally be performed at a Client’s office, client site, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Day to day job direction will typically be lead by our Clients designated project leader.
• Conditions and/or schedule will vary at each Client location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply. 
• Candidates will be required to follow our clients' site based rules and protocols regarding infectious diseases.

Why Eichleay? 

For over 140 years, Eichleay companies have developed a wide range of project delivery expertise. This legacy continues today with Eichleay, Inc. which specializes in the design and construction of industrial process, manufacturing, life science, and high technology facilities.

Join a dynamic organization with insight fueled by experience, solutions powered by practicality, relationships built by listening and trust earned through results. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.