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Brindley Engineering
Staff Structural Designer
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What they do
A Civil or Architectural Designer or Drafter prepares detailed drawings for building plans and architectural designs. Creates drawings according to specifications provided by an architect, and uses computer-aided design and drafting technology.
$65,318 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description:
Detail-oriented, reliable, creative team-player to assist engineers or lead other designers in field evaluations of industrial structures and obtain field measurements for the development of BIM 3D and 2D AutoCAD drawings of engineering packages. J obDuties/Responsibilities:
- Lead field evaluations and measurements of structures to develop repair or replacement drawings
- Design/draft complex structural drawings of steel, concrete, wood, and masonry
- Lead in the development of design portions of evaluation reports
- Quality Control of drafting produced by others
- Develop plans for and drive to implement new applications for existing and emerging technologies
- Technical oversight of less experienced drafters
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
2-year technical degreeExperience:
Min Yr = 8+
Technical Skills:
Proficiency with 2D AutoCAD, BIM 3D
Modelling (CADWorx, S3D, E3D, etc.), exposure to Bluebeam, Advanced Steel preferred, Microsoft Office experience is required, and REVIT experience is requiredManagement:
Basic mentoring / small team technical oversight required
Other Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skillsProfessional Development Opportunities:
- Lead design and drafting teams in field evaluations
- Become proficient in the application of structural design codes (Concrete, Steel, AWS)
- Improve proficiency in Laser Scan / Point cloud designing
- Development of managerial and leadership skills Individual field assignments typically each have their own unique requirements.
These unique requirements may include:
- You must possess physical mobility (on the ground and at heights).
- You may be required to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
- You may be required to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding/ladders using the appropriate and required fall protection.
- You must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing the appropriate PPE. This may include but not be limited to a hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather, steel-toed work boots.
- You may be required to position yourself to work in confined spaces
- You may be required to adhere to a client's random drug testing program prior to entering their site.
- You may be required to meet a client's facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site.