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Assistant Structural Designer (Phoenix, AZ)

Phoenix, AZ 85004

Posted: 09/04/2024 Employment Type: Contract To Hire Job Category: Other Job Number: 620690 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description


Job Description:

An Assistant Structural Designer will assist in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and structural plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients. 
  • Assist in preparing detailed construction drawings for steel and reinforced concrete structures using structural specifications, engineering calculations, sketches, detailed drawings, and design information according to project standards and procedures.
  • Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
  • Assist with design on a variety of projects pertaining to industrial, manufacturing, and other clients ranging from facility modifications to new facilities.
  • Assist engineers and designers to perform 2D drafting and 3D modeling tasks. Design will be prepared using engineering standards and procedures.
  • Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various components and refining rough sketches.
  • Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
  • Assist with preparing structural calculations. Assist with interpreting and applying design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
  • Design and draft structural elements and details.
  • Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule.
  • Assist with schedules, budgets and project criteria into structural design and layouts.
  • Assist with organizing and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards

Heavy underground experience knowledge of APS standard – worked for aps previously
Requirements:
  • Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience Required or
  • Associate Degree  and 3 years related experience Required or
  • 4 years progressive detailing and design experience. Required 
  • Basic understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. 
  • Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems. 
  • Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of structural discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks. 
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives. 
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills. 
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail 
  • EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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