Audubon Companies

Remote Civil/Structural Designer - Part Time


PayCompetitive
LocationHouston/Texas
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: AES-3983

      Description

      Audubon is currently seeking a Civil/Structural Designer to join our team. The Civil/Structural Designer will perform assignments associated with designing civil/structural equipment, components, structures or systems.

      PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

      • Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts, designs and working drawings including necessary projections, sectional views and standard specifications.
      • Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
      • Perform basic calculations and trigonometry functions associated with area, volume, slope (rise & run), etc. using charts and tables, as required, to complete work assignments.
      • Check and verify accuracy of drawings prepared by others.
      • Prepare bills of material (BOM) and specifications when drawings are complete. Revise drawings and BOM consistent with engineering changes.
      • Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of senior level designers and engineers.
      • Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources.
      • Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions.
      • Determine and initiate drawings/models based on optimal views relative to communicating construction desires as applicable.
      • Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions.
      • Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
      • Design components or portions of systems, and modify existing designs to develop or improve them.
      • Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of civil/structural systems, devices and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings.
      • Create technical specifications to facilitate the procurement, fabrication, and installation of components.
      • Create documentation required to process Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
      • Utilize engineering sketches, specifications and supporting documents in the designing, detailing, documenting, and verifying of civil/structural parts, subassemblies, assemblies or system configurations.
      • Identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances and materials necessary for optimal construction.
      • Analyze the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems and recommend possible solutions or alternate construction options.
      • Produce drawings and deliverables utilizing company standards within project-approved schedule and budget.
      • Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards.
      • Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
      • Perform field data gathering when required to complete project deliverables within approved project scope and schedule.
      • Track and maintain a continued awareness of overall schedule and budget for assigned projects.
      • Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
      • Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.

      EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

      • High School Diploma or GED required.
      • Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred.
      • Minimum of 10+ years’ of experience preferred.
      • AutoCAD software experience required.
      • CADWorx and PDMS software experience preferred.
      • Microsoft Office software experience preferred.
      • Field experience required.
      • Experience in offshore oil & gas, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing or refining industry required.
      • Small project lead experience required.
      • Medium/Large project lead experience preferred.
      • Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
      • Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
      • Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
      • Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
      • Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
      • Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
      • Ability to read and understand drawing markups to determine drafting requirements.
      • Ability to utilize conventional drafting tools and CAD software to execute drafting requirements.
      • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

      No Recruiters, please!

      Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

  • About the company

      Audubon Companies is a leading provider of EPC, field, fabrication, and technical services for energy, power, and industrial markets.