Designer II

DESIGNER II Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Read, interpret & apply engineering terminology & symbols. Hold practiced knowledge of industry standard design software (AutoCAD family of products). Perform complex calculations & use standard tables to determine dimensions, scale, linear & angular measurements. Produce complex 3D designs of sites, facilities, pipelines, foundations & other required elements of energy infrastructure systems. Create &/or modify CAD material specifications for use in 3D design deliverables as applicable to project requirements. Prepare complex & difficult electrical, mechanical, or civil working plans, detail drawings, schematics, dimensional representations & as-built records; develop & arrange layouts (e.g. PFDs, P&IDs, scaled equipment layouts, and equipment details). Strive continually to complete all assigned tasks &/or projects on time & within allocated budget. Exercise discretion & judgment & apply design principles to meet project challenges. Adhere to company and industry design and drafting standards. May assist the Drafting & Design (D&D) Coordinator and/or Senior Designers in reviewing the work of other Designers and/or Drafters for accuracy and adherence to standards. Work alongside the Engineering team to design complex drawings, such as P&ID, construction documents, routine design layouts, detailed drawings, equipment skid and piping Prepare and work with bills of material (BOMs) and other construction documents. Develop equipment/material schedules and material takeoffs, from drawings or sketches. Support preparation of requests for bids for subcontractors and material vendors, as directed. Attend & contribute within design review meetings as required. May lead Designer I or drafters on project-specific needs, under the direction and guidance of the D&D Coordinator or Senior Designers. Perform other duties as assigned by the D&D Coordinator, Senior Designers, the Engineering &/or Project Management team. Work Environment Duties are largely performed in an office. Office work may include prolonged seated tasks, extended keyboarding, and use of computer screen. May be requested to work overtime and weekends. Position requires travel (expected to be less than 20%); valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use stairs, use hands, reach, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Minimum Qualifications: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrate the ability to perform all key requirements of a Designer I. Must have excellent computer/internet skills & advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook. Working knowledge in the field of energy infrastructure design. Ability to learn & adapt to complex tasks or assignments quickly. Ability to adhere to company and industry design and drafting standards. Ability to communicate efficiently within a dynamic design team, often with contacts external to home office location. The ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. The ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, trigonometry and financial functions. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Bachelor or Associates degree in a related field or applicable certificate of completion from an accredited designer/drafter curriculum. Two to five years of experience developing complex 3D models & 2D designs in a related field, or equivalent knowledge. Ability to solve complex problems and strive for innovative approaches to the design maturity process. Proficient in AutoCAD, CADWorx &/or Plant 3D, and Civil 3D. Experience with other 3D software such as Revit is a plus.