Civil​/Structural Designer - PLE

Kingsport, TN

Full time

Job Summary:

Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of complex civil/structural assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. Work at this level requires extensive progressive experience in civil/structural design and involves applying advanced design techniques and analysis. This work will be performed under general supervision.

• Familiarity with and utilization of department design and drafting standards.
• Recognizing and communicating project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Reviewing and comprehending the latest information available regarding civil/structural calculations, equipment drawings and layouts or drawings from other disciplines before initiating design effort on specific drawings.
• Drafting civil/structural plans under minimal supervision.
• Being knowledgeable of basic civil material specifications to the extent that all information required for material purchase, fabrication and construction is reflected on the finished drawings
• Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
• Performing field related work collecting design information and verifying designs for tie-ins, function and clearances to existing facility.
• On-site assistance during startup.
• Performing field support activities, where assigned, for engineering support during construction.
• Assisting engineers with cost and material estimates and preliminary design studies.
• Checking the accuracy and quality of drawings developed by drafters, when assigned, based on information conveyed by engineering direction, equipment and discipline drawings.
• Providing technical guidance to less experienced drafting personnel in the department.
• Coordinating & delegating work activities with other teammates and the discipline leads.
• Producing civil/structural construction scopes with engineering review and approval.
• Ability to serve in role as a mentor for entry level and new teammates.

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.

Certification is not required at this level.

This position requires 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural drafting and design.

• Knowledge and application of AISC and ACI standard details.
• Ability to produce drawings for concrete and structural steel, and/or civil disciplines. .
• Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Ability to create accurate civil/structural construction documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
• Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all civil/structural deliverables.
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project with engineering review and approval.
• Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.
• Ability to deliver good presentations of Hargrove Engineers + Constructors services.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Micro Station or both, Bluebeam and E3D.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good presentation skills.
• Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed, and able to provide interoffice execution support under general supervision. Interoffice execution leadership skills are developing.

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move between office, project, and industrial or manufacturing areas.
• Ability to use stairs and, when required, climb fixed or portable ladders and access platforms.
• Ability to work on uneven surfaces and bend, reach, or crouch to observe site conditions.
• Ability to wear and use required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include…