Structural Designer in Birmingham

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Yates Engineers provides engineering services for pulp and paper, steel manufacturing, chemical, and other heavy industrial industries. We believe that building relationships with our clients and understanding their specific needs and goals leads to the highest quality and most economical engineering solutions.

Yates Engineers is looking to expand our Birmingham, Alabama office by hiring a highly qualified Senior Structural Designer with 10+ years’ experience. As a Structural Designer, your general responsibility will be to perform all aspects of design, including but not limited to steel, concrete and masonry, utilizing theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. Additionally, as a Senior Structural Designer you will manage projects and project teams. Work will be performed under close supervision of a senior engineer or senior designer.

Primary job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Conceptualizing and preparing plans, layouts, sections, details, and bills of materials to accurately convey construction or fabrication requirements
• Developing designs consistent with local codes and standards, client requirements, and good engineering practices, and coordinating with engineers and other designers for executing the design work
• Reviewing and comprehending information regarding structural calculations, equipment drawings, general arrangements, and other discipline drawings before beginning effort on structural drawings
• Developing material take-offs based on design drawings or extracted from 3D modeling platform
• Managing a team of structural engineers and designers on small, medium and large projects, ensuring each project meets budget and schedule
• Coordinating project staffing for managed projects and conveying staffing needs to department manager
• Developing structural schedule and incorporation into overall project schedule
• Updating monthly project forecast, including estimates to complete and earned value
• Develop engineering (workhour) estimates and scopes for proposals
• Providing design guidance to structure engineers concerning fabrication related requirements including connections, framing, etc.
• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine the simplest, most effective solution
• Assisting in development of scope, drawing, and specification bid packages
• Reviewing vendor drawings and providing structural input as required
• Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to released drawings and specifications
• Providing input to the structural engineer for the resolution of queries from clients or third parties
• Maintaining clear, organized, and up-to-date drawing records and design documentation in accordance with department standards and assisting others in ensuring compliance
• Performing self-review of all the design deliverables prepared for accuracy and constructability
• Familiarity with and utilizing department design standards
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications, schedules and design criteria based upon the client and project
• Coordinating with other disciplines as required
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to structural designers
• Performing fieldwork necessary to gather dimensions, structural sizes, and provide construction support

Professional background should include:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent with additional technical training or experience is required. Associate’s degree in CAD/Drafting or equivalent is preferred.

Experience: Minimum 10 years of related experience in structural design.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include but are not limited to:

• Knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Proficiency with AutoCAD is required
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit is a strong plus
• Proficiency in creating steel and concrete drawings for industrial projects is required
• Knowledge of structural detailing for steel and concrete structures is preferred
• Capable of adhering to existing drafting/quality standards and utilizing them properly
• Able to manage the pressures associated with fast-paced environments, critical design tolerances, and tight schedules, and adapt personal schedules to meet needs as they arise
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Knowledge of structural analysis software like RISA and STAAD is advantageous
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Desire to further develop design skills, experience and responsibility
• Willingness to visit job sites

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions. This position requires the operation of a computer and the ability to sit for long periods of time. Travel and/or visits to various job sites are required. Ability to work in the field or outside, able to bend, stoop and climb is required.