Portland, OR · On-site +1
Through full time remote work arrangements, group benefit offerings, and casual work environment ... Understanding of weld symbols. Understanding and reading shop steel drawings. Working knowledge of ...
Portland, OR · On-site +1
Through full time remote work arrangements, group benefit offerings, and casual work environment ... Understanding of weld symbols. Understanding and reading shop steel drawings. Working knowledge of ...
$15.76 - $18.69
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The median wage is $29.63 / hr.
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One of the biggest challenges in remote welding is ensuring weld quality and safety when you are not physically present at the site. You need to rely on advanced monitoring systems and clear communication with on-site personnel to address any unexpected issues or adjustments quickly. Adapting to different virtual interfaces or robotics platforms can also require ongoing learning and technical troubleshooting. However, remote welding roles often offer unique opportunities to work on complex or hazardous projects from a safe location and can provide valuable experience with cutting-edge technologies in the field.
To thrive in Remote Welding, strong technical welding skills, experience with automated or robotic welding systems, and industry-recognized certifications such as AWS (American Welding Society) are essential. Familiarity with welding control software, remote monitoring tools, and operating specialized equipment like robotic arms is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are important soft skills for this position. These competencies ensure safe, precise work and effective collaboration when overseeing welding tasks from a distance, often in coordination with on-site teams.
A remote welding job involves performing welding tasks outside of traditional workshop settings, often in field locations such as construction sites, pipelines, offshore rigs, or remote industrial facilities. Welders may use specialized equipment to join or repair metal structures in challenging environments, sometimes requiring travel or working in extreme conditions. These jobs often demand certifications, experience with various welding techniques, and the ability to work independently while following safety protocols.
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Description
What You'd Be Doing
As a Senior Structural Designer, you will have the opportunity to creatively solve complex problems,
collaborate with highly experienced team members across all engineering disciplines, and work on a
wide variety of challenging projects across many industries.
Work with a structural engineer to develop designs for clients that range in a simple sketch to full,
ready to permit drawing packages.
Develop plan and detail drawings for concrete foundations and steel buildings and supports.
Incorporate vendor drawings to accurately display anchoring and mounting support, i.e pump bases,
motor supports and equipment mounting.
Coordinate with mechanical, civil, and electrical staff to develop efficient designs and identify and
mitigate interferences between disciplines.
Coordinate with clients and contractors.
Travel will comprise approximately 10% of your time for site investigations, design reviews and
construction inspection and coordination.
Who We Are
Norwest Engineering (Norwest) is a team of inspired, empowered, solutions-oriented professionals who
work with clients to turn their visions into reality. Our team includes a wide range of professionals
(mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil) and our solutions include engineering, engineering studies,
design, and construction management services to the industrial marketplace including oil & gas
(midstream and refineries), RNG production, chemical, and pulp & paper. We partner with clients
throughout the United States.
What We Offer
One of the best benefits of being a Norwest employee is the opportunity to experience our company
culture. Each day we strive to embody our core values because they are meaningful to each of us. We
work hard, have fun, believe in work/life balance, and have passion for our clients and their visions.
Through full time remote work arrangements, group benefit offerings, and casual work environment, we
strive to differentiate ourselves from other consulting engineering firms. The flexible work arrangements
include flexible work hours and compressed work weeks. Our group benefit offerings include group
health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
insurance.
Requirements
What Makes You a Good Candidate
5+ years of experience including drafting and design on industrial projects.
Previous experience must demonstrate an ability to start design of basic foundations and steel
framing drawings with minimal support from an engineer. You'll need to show the ability to work
with an engineer on what is needed to complete the task without detailed redlines. You'll need to
be able to create drawings through verbal communication, minimal sketches and your working
knowledge and experience.
You will need to know and understand what is needed to create a complete drawing package that
includes all necessary information for construction to be completed efficiently.
Knowledge of complex concrete foundations. I.e. Turn-down slabs, spread footings, piers, pits and
walls.
Understand of reinforcing and its use in foundations.
Knowledge of steel framing connections. i.e. moment connections, double-angle and shear
connections.
Understanding of weld symbols.
Understanding and reading shop steel drawings.
Working knowledge of current industry codes and standards.
5+ years of experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and Navisworks is required.
Experience with Hexagon CADWorx Structure or Autodesk Advanced Steel is considered a plus.
Understanding of pre-engineered metal building systems (MBS) is considered a plus.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Computer skills need to include the MS Office Suite.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application for employment - Norwest Engineering does not sponsor employment visas
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Engineering professional services
51 - 200 Employees
Portland, OR, US
1975