Designer II Civil/Structural

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.

• 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.

• 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 requirements

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively utilize various computerized design/drafting software applications according to project requirements

• Experience with Autocad and Autodesk Structural packages is essential; AVEVA (E3D or PDMS) software is preferred

• Knowledge of Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu, and the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams)

• Demonstrate thorough technical knowledge and design practices of civil/structural drawings

• Knowledge and understanding of engineering/design & construction. Experience with AWP (Advanced Work Packaging) a plus

• Able to work independently on design projects as well as interface with other disciplines

• The ability to provide solutions/options to complex design related issues

• Excellent presentation and communication skills are required

• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills 

• Ability to work overtime 

• Occasional periods of field/office work entailing travel 

• May be required to work in an industrial plant environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred