Structural Designer

Opti Staffing Group

Woodland, WA

WE’RE HIRING!!!

Opening: Structural Designer

City: Woodland, WA

Compensation: $28-38/hr

WHO THEY ARE:

Marine related projects, as a manufacturer and at times a contractor. As a small business, my client has a friendly work environment where every employee is valued and respected. Management has an open-door policy and encourages personal growth through education and experiences. The unique management style creates an atmosphere that has led to lengthy tenure by many of its employees.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

In this position you will be responsible for providing engineering support by drawing preliminary structural components for review. Revision control of existing drawings and maintain file organization. Produce detailed submittal and fabrication prints per engineered designs

The Must Haves:

Manage Project Workflow
Use given bridge loadings and site information to provide best-practice superstructure and foundation designs
Apply proper standards and specifications such as AASHTO, ACI, AISC, ASCE, DOT, ADM, IBC, and any other structural codes as needed
Maintain engineering standards, policies, best practices, and procedures at all times
Provide direct day to day support and oversight of project elements, with a specific interest in field work and the construction team
Visit sites to take measurements, answer contractor questions on behalf of the supervising engineer
Serve as a liaison between engineering and construction personnel
Develop project schedules and deliverable timelines under the supervising engineer
Gathering data for permit applications, submitting documentation to officials and making sure that change orders are logged and submitted to personnel throughout the construction process.
Day to day duties can vary depending on the project needs
Prepare project reports
Prepare calculations packages, review submittal and shop drawings for release to the customer
Communicate with contractors, owners, regulatory agencies, and other engineering firms to ensure all project specifications are met
Prepare progress reports and present them to engineers and other personnel
Compare project schedules and budgets to expectations and report on any potential delays or issues arising during construction
Work closely with contractors, technicians, and other engineers ensuring all team members understand their specific duties and expectations providing senior management if there are any issues with the team
Work closely with the drafting team to ensure all relevant design details are included in project submittal drawings and fabrication sheets
-3 years minimum design/drafting experience creating detailed drawings and dimensioning
Proficiency 3D AutoCAD programs required
Knowledge of the use of Autodesk Inventor and Frame Generator (AutoDesk)
Knowledge of structural fabrication and weld symbols is required
Satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen
Experience in civil design is a plus
Some Inventor experience is helpful
Attention to detail and well organized is a must
Ability to work independently in a team environment and a quick learner is a must