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Overview The Structures Designer is responsible for utilizing 2D and/or 3D CAD skills, CB&I ... Knowledgeable of steel detailing practices and applicable standard industry conventions.

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Structures Designer

Plainfield, IL • On-site

CB&I
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Produce detailed drawings and bills of material for plate structures, foundations, structural, and piping components.

  • Ensure drawings are accurate, safe for field erection, and compliant with design codes, standards, and customer specifications.

  • Compare drawings and bills of material to estimates, identify discrepancies, and communicate with the project team.

Job description

Company Overview
CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset-management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.
Overview
    The Structures Designer is responsible for utilizing 2D and/or 3D CAD skills, CB&I engineering and drafting templates and tools to produce design deliverables; including drawings and bills of material for plate structures and associated foundations, structural, and piping associated with CB&I Storage Solutions' products and services. The role includes working in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment where speed and accuracy is essential. Over the course of time, capabilities for detailing must increase as level of complexity of assignments and expectations for working independently with less supervision. The role directly reports to the Project Engineer and routinely interacts with other Plate Structures Designers, Plates Structures Engineers and Managers.

Responsibilities
  • Accurately produce assigned detail drawings for customer approval, fabrication, and/or construction per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications.
  • Ensure drawing details are safe for field erection and use, with constructability in mind.
  • Compare detail drawings and bills of material to as-sold estimate and advise project team of discrepancies.
  • Run programs to produce detail drawings and bills of material.
  • Forecast how long it will take to do a task - commit to definitive deadlines.
  • Effectively use document management system.
  • Effectively use project team or department collaboration and productivity apps and tools.

Qualifications
  • 3+ years of relevant experience.
  • High school diploma and at least one year of post-high school education or equivalent experience.
  • Associates Degree or 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Proficient in 2D and/or 3D CAD using platforms such as Microstation and/or AutoCAD.
  • Knowledgeable of steel detailing practices and applicable standard industry conventions.
  • Possesses skills in geometry, trigonometry, unit conversions, quantity take-offs and basic bills of material.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Organizational Structure and Location
  • Organizational level: T2
  • Reports to Project Engineer
  • No direct reports
  • Plate Structures Engineering Office
  • May be temporarily assigned to Project Sites

Common Performance Metrics
  • Quality - Consistent accuracy of drawings and bills of material.
  • Efficiency - Meeting deadlines and staying within budget.
  • Teamwork - Communicating pertinent information and questions to project team with proficient written and verbal communication skills.
  • Forecasting - Making estimated commitments to the project team and communicating status of those commitments. Being reliable.
  • Priorities - Understanding priorities and working to them; asking Project Engineer for guidance.
  • Continuous Improvement - Looking for improvement areas, taking initiative, receptive to new ideas.

Skills and Behaviors
Skills and Behaviors
  • Business presence and polish
  • Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
  • Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
  • Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
  • Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
  • A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
  • Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment

Benefits:
CB&I is proud to offer eligible employees a robust package of benefits, including major medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-matching program, FSA/HSA programs, long- and short-term disability options, life insurance, and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.
In accordance with applicable local and state laws or regulations, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Please discuss any compensation-related questions with your recruiter during the interview process.
Pay Range:
USD /Annually- $63,895-76,673

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