Structural Designer 3 (TX)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Structural Designer 3

DEPARTMENT:

Civil / Structural

REPORTS TO:

Civil/Structural Director

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE:

M-F 8:00am – 5:00pm

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Up to 20%

LOCATION:

Houston, TX

MANAGEMENT:

No

EEO:

Professionals

JOB FAMILY:

Professionals

A Little About Us: ZAP is a full-service engineering, design, and construction management firm servicing the oil & gas, heavy industrial, mining, and manufacturing sectors. From our Houston, Texas office, we execute projects across North America spanning from California to Florida and Canada down to Mexico. Our projects range in size from simple engineering studies or maintenance repairs to full-scale design of large facilities. ZAP operates at a fast pace while providing a team-centric approach to our work.

About your role:

This is a hands-on, full-time professional position for a structural AutoCAD designer. The day-to-day duties include performing the design of equipment foundations, equipment towers, building structures, pipe racks, platforms, and any other structural components utilized in heavy industrial/manufacturing facilities or required by our clients.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities

- 3D Modeling

- Work with a structural engineer to understand the nature of the design.

- Prepare 3D models of the structural design using AutoCAD and Advanced Steel.

- Coordinate with all disciplines to create an accurate and complete model.

- Construction Drawings

- Prepare final construction drawings to reflect the engineered/modeled design.

- Update drawings per engineer comments.

- Assist with other duties as assigned.

Work Hours:

Company Hours

This position works 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours vary and are dependent on business needs.

40-Hour Work Week

Monday through Friday, Hours may vary with the workload.

Evenings/Weekends/OT

As needed to satisfy the requirements of the position.

Benefits:

- Medical Insurance

- Dental insurance

- Vision Insurance

- 401(k)

- Accrued PTO

- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

- Basic Life / AD&D

- Voluntary Life / AD&D

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position

Relevant Experience

Education

Skills

Structural Designer 3

7+ years of industrial design experience using AutoDesk products required.

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.

In addition to the essential duties listed above, this role should have advanced communication skills, more experience with leadership and be an expert user of technology and software required to execute daily tasks. This position will be competent in required job skills and knowledge and have the ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.

Specialized Skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Problem-solving skills to be able to resolve simple problems quickly and effectively.

- Ability to self-direct and take responsibility for own tasks.

- Basic leadership skills and some general experience leading work groups or task forces in specific projects.

- Proficient user of technology and software required to execute daily tasks.

- Must have a valid, active driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record.

Supervisory Expectations:

- The position does not have any regular responsibility for overseeing or supervising the work of other team members.

Independence of Action

- Supervisor/manager closely monitors work; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: (The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more of working time.)

- The work environment is the typical office environment. The employee must complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including staff, clients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others.

- The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In many cases, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. This job’s specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Core Competencies:

- Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting.

- Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

- Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.