Overview
Essential functions and responsibilities
· Design, model and draw detailed steel structure models in accordance with job specific specifications.
· Analyzes data or specifications received from the project manager and incorporate the requirements into the final design Tekla models and drawings.
· Verify that Tekla models and drawings are following project specifications, client requirements, and
industry standards.
· Prepares bills of material for Tekla models and drawings created.
· Make Tekla model and drawing modifications to incorporate internal as well as customer’s comments.
· Review shop fabrication and erection drawings produced by steel, duct, and other equipment fabricators. Make a list of comments and interact with the vendor to ensure that the comments are explained and incorporated.
· Communication with the project manager, fabrication shops, clients, sub-contractors and other third parties to resolve/provide clarification on technology related issues.
· Provide detail Tekla models and drawings from conceptual sketches.
· Evaluate constructability and fabrication practicality when finalizing design solutions.
· Propose design changes to improve the process to fabricate the equipment.
· Occasional travel (<5%) to job sites and vendors to assist with drawings and make inspections of fabricated parts to drawings, etc.
R equired skills
· Detailed working knowledge & in-depth experience with Tekla Structures modeling and steel detailing functionality as well as 2D AutoCAD.
· Familiar with applicable codes and standards including OSHA, AISC, ASME (Section VIII, B31.1, and B31.3).
· Familiar with welding related to structural steel and pressure vessels.
· Ability to apply concepts of advanced geometry and complexity.
· Excellent verbal, written, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
· Must be self-driven, analytical, a quick learner and a problem solver.
· Ability to multi-task and properly execute multiple simultaneous assignments without sacrificing efficiency or quality of work.
· Team player able to handle a large volume of work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and the ability to prioritize tasks according to their urgency.
· Ability to work in a metric and imperial environment.
Education & Experience
· Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer Aided Design and Drafting. Tekla Structures and AutoCAD experience is required.
· 5-10 years of hands-on design and drafting experience in structural steel, vessels, ducting and piping for the power, heavy industrial equipment or petrochemical industry