Structural Designer

Description

Our client, a large EPC, is looking for an experienced Structural Designer to join their Calgary team. This person will lead in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and structural plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients to help with 2 projects that are in Feed expected to hit Detailed Engineering by June. They will be responsible for designing foundations, base and concrete of terminals and facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead the preparation of detailed construction drawings for steel and reinforced concrete structures using structural specifications, engineering calculations, sketches, detailed drawings, and design information according to project standards and procedures.
2. Lead a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
3. Lead design on a variety of projects pertaining to industrial, manufacturing, and other clients ranging from facility modifications to new facilities.
4. Quality review 2D drafting and 3D modeling tasks. Design will be prepared using engineering standards and procedures.
5. Lead a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
6. Responsible for quality review of structural designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
7. Prepare structural calculations. Quality review design codes and specifications related to structural design requirements.
8. Design and draft structural elements and details.
9. Review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule.
10. Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into structural design and layouts.
11. Approve all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
12. Participate in marketing and client development meetings.
13. Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
14. Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.

Skills & Qualifications

MUST HAVE:

1. 12+ years of experience as a Structural Designer
2. Bachelor's degree in drafting
3. Tekla, Smart plant 3D experience
4. Previous experience working in Alberta or Canada project.

NICE TO HAVE:

1. AutoCAD, Navisworks, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, RISA-3D

SOFT SKILLS:

1. Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues
2. Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
3. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Calgary, AB.