Structural Designer

Job ID
132364
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Oil & Gas
Location
Houston, Texas, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Structural Designer for a contract opportunity with our client in Houston, Texas.

Overview

The role involves civil, structural, and architectural design work in the petrochemical, refinery, and LNG industries, focusing on both project and functional positions.

Responsibilities

  • Civil/structural design of an assigned scope of work for a project or for staff group.
  • Performing or administering work of designers and drafters of the project design group; applying standard design details, safety standards, applicable codes, and industry standards.
  • Supervise and/or be responsible for the drawings extracted from 3-D model, which shall be the final products to be issued for construction, detailing, and/or fabrication.
  • Perform 3-D design reviews, resolve conflicts, solve constructability problems, and may be required to participate in preparation of or checking of as-built drawings.
  • Perform and/or review advanced level structural or reinforcing steel detailing by in-house efforts or by sub-contractors.
  • Prepare design & drafting procedures and standards, identify and recommend work process improvements, review ‘lessons learned’ database, and take responsibility for quality and accuracy of design drawings.
  • Assist in cost estimates and quantity take-offs for on-going projects, proposals, forecasts, and change-orders.
  • Participate in overall work assignment planning, annual performance reviews, coaching, training, and career development planning.
  • Receive operational supervision and technical guidance from a Senior Supervising Designer or Engineering Group Supervisor or Chief Engineer.
  • Provide technical guidance to subordinate designers, drafters & technicians.

Qualifications

  • Completion of recognized specialized course(s) in design or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Preferred: 10-20 years of project experience covering job description as noted

Requirements

  • Must have knowledge of CAD systems, equipment, application of design software & computers necessary to deliver the project objectives
  • Practical knowledge of structural steel connection standards of the industry
  • Practical knowledge of reinforcing steel fabrication standards of the industry
  • Practical knowledge of piling methods and associated industry standards
  • Practical knowledge of AISC, ACI, ASCE, AWS codes and standards, as applicable to detailing and design.
  • Experience in 3-D modeling with SP3D, FrameWorks or similar systems, and MicroStation.


We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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