Civil/Structural Designer II

Audubon is currently seeking a Civil/Structural Designer II, Senior to join our team in our Houston, TX Office.  The Civil/Structural Designer, Senior will perform assignments associated with designing civil/structural equipment, components, structures or systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare complete design packages that may include, but not be limited to, preliminary, conceptual, and construction deliverables as well as engineering calculations.
• Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts, designs and working drawings including necessary projections, sectional views and standard specifications.
• Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
• Perform basic calculations and trigonometry functions associated with area, volume, slope (rise & run), etc. using charts and tables, as required, to complete work assignments.
• Prepare parts lists, procurement lists, bill of materials (BOM) and specifications when drawings are complete. Revises parts, drawings and BOMs consistent with engineering changes.
• Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of senior level designers and engineers.
• Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources
• Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions.
• Determine and initiate drawings/models based on optimal views relative to communicating construction desires as applicable.
• Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions.
• Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
• Review and assist in preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• Design components or portions of systems, and modify existing designs to develop or improve them.
• Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of civil/structural systems, devices and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Create documentation required to process Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
• Utilize engineering sketches, specifications and supporting documents in the designing, detailing, documenting, and verifying of civil/structural parts, subassemblies, assemblies or system configurations.
• Identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances and materials necessary for optimal construction.
• Analyze the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems and recommend possible solutions or alternate construction options.
• Produce drawings and deliverables utilizing company standards within project-approved schedule and budget.
• Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Perform field data gathering when requested by supervisor or manager.
• Track and maintain a continued awareness of overall schedule and budget for assigned projects.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of experience preferred
• AutoCAD software experience required
• CADWorx software experience required
• PDMS software experience preferred
• Microsoft Office software experience preferred
• Field experience preferred
• Experience in offshore oil & gas, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing or refining industry required
• Small/Medium project lead experience preferred
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment
• Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal

No Recruiters, please!

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