Job Category: Civil/StructuralDegree Level: High School Graduate or GEDJob Description:Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Civil/ Structural Designer II to join our Engineering office located in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a great opportunity to get involved with exciting and challenging projects with long-lasting customers.The ideal candidate will focus heavily on civil/structural design but have a working technical knowledge of other discipline design requirements and provide support including field verifications for retrofit applications, as-built documentation, and installation supervision.Responsibilities:Apply general design practices on steel and concrete structures utilizing CADD for creation of models and design drawings.Performs work on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects with complex features.Evaluate, select and adapt standard techniques, procedures and criteria in design and prepare preliminary designs for Engineer's approval.Reviews work for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements.Performs layout and design work from the basic data supplied.Develops working drawings and 3D models, within company and industry standards and codes, from equipment specifications and detailed drawings.Check and analyze 3D models prepared within the team for accuracy, completeness, and interferences.Develop complex detailed design drawings (structural steel and concrete) in a 2D and 3D environment while ensuring dimensional accuracy, spelling, CADD and drafting standards, neatness, completeness, along with applicable codes and project specifications before being released to the approving engineers.Apply advanced techniques in CAD and standard design applications utilizing this equipment.Exhibit full understanding of materials and methods normally used in the Civil/Structural discipline.Exercise independent judgment by utilizing the correct design criteria based on knowledge from vendor data and project scope.Use and implement manufacturer's design documentation in the design process.Advise, assist, and direct drafting personnel of a lesser grade in performance of their assigned duties.Ensure the company quality assurance manual and standard operating procedures are followed in completion of assigned tasks.Qualifications:HS Diploma or Associate degree in Drafting/Design/Engineering Technology or equivalent job-related experience (2 years job related experience equivalent to 1 year college).Must have 7+ years' experience in engineering drafting and design practices, in addition to educational requirementsDemonstrate the ability to effectively utilize various computerized design/drafting software applications according to project requirementsExperience with Autocad and Autodesk Structural packages is essential; AVEVA (E3D or PDMS) software is preferredKnowledge of Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu, and the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams)Demonstrate thorough technical knowledge and design practices of civil/structural drawingsKnowledge and understanding of engineering/design & construction. Experience with AWP (Advanced Work Packaging) a plusAble to work independently on design projects as well as interface with other disciplinesThe ability to provide solutions/options to complex design related issuesExcellent presentation and communication skills are requiredPossess excellent organizational and time management skillsAbility to work overtimeOccasional periods of field/office work entailing travelMay be required to work in an industrial plant environmentPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree is preferred
