[Hiring] Civil/Structural Designer @Orbital Career

Role Description

Orbital is currently seeking an experienced Civil/Structural Designer for a REMOTE WORK role to assist with single and multi-discipline projects. The position requires demonstrated design ability and competency with AutoCAD and other CAD tools preferably in a consulting environment, for heavy industrial engineering projects in the oil and gas, chemical, power, manufacturing, and metals industries. Occasional travel to active industrial client sites may be required, including field verification in operating plants, refineries, mills, manufacturing facilities, power facilities, or similar industrial environments. Candidates must be comfortable working around existing equipment, congested layouts, constructability constraints, and observing plant safety requirements.

Essential Functions

• Perform structural inspections of existing facility steel structures and fireproofing according to Orbital Engineering guidelines.
• Prepare conceptual drawings, sketches, and material take-offs of concrete and steel.
• Assist engineering by creating detailed design drawings of various layouts for industrial facilities including:
  • Foundation design
  • Grading plans
  • Underground piping/drainage
  • Structural steel piperack and support design and details
• Assist the Civil/Structural Engineering department by reviewing vendor shop/fabrication drawings.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with project civil/structural/mechanical/electrical engineers and designers throughout the design process.
• Update design drawings from redline mark ups.
• Field engineering and structural inspections as they relate to work scope.
• Review structural drawings for errors and omissions.
• Review project contract documents throughout the project to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Attend weekly project meetings to review design and project progress.
• Review and update CAD Standards as needed to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Mentor Junior Designers and provide first level oversight.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in the field within heavy industrial facilities.
• Ability to walk one to two miles in industrial facilities.
• Ability to work in elevated work conditions.
• Ability to perform field surveying, take measurements, reference from known or temporary benchmarks, and create detailed field notes and sketches of existing site layout, concrete and steel structures.

Other Duties

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required, and an AS degree from a technical trade school is preferred.
• 5+ years of civil/structural drafting and design experience with structural steel and reinforced concrete in heavy industrial environments.
• Knowledge of industry standards.
• Proficient with AutoCAD 2D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit.
• 3D Modeling of structures.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• CadWorx.
• Self-starter, works independently with little direction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding and aptitude in the use of current computer software including CAD systems, Microsoft Office products, and design software.

Requirements

• Experience with Advance Steel Software.
• Experience with the latest version of Navisworks is a PLUS.
• Experience with Steel Detailing is a PLUS.
• Possession of an active TWIC Card or the ability to obtain one immediately once hired.
• This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • 401(k)-retirement savings plan.
  • Supplemental insurance options.
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
  • Company-paid short-term disability coverage.
  • Company-paid maternity and bonding leave.
  • A generous paid time off program.