Civil - Structural Designer

Northstar Energy Services - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Sr. Civil - Structural Designer at NorthStar Energy Services is responsible for delivering civil and structural design outputs for various energy projects. This role involves generating 3D models, creating detailed engineering drawings, and ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory codes. The designer will collaborate with engineers and other disciplines to manage project deliverables from concept to completion, contributing to the successful execution of projects in the energy and petrochemical sectors.

Responsibilities

• Generate 3D models of foundation and structural steel using CADWorx Structure 2018 or later.
• Create detailed engineering drawings from concept sketches and design calculations.
• Coordinate 3D model activities with other disciplines and assist engineers in reviewing shop fabrication steel drawings.
• Draft civil deliverables including grading plans, drainage plans, and site-specific permitting.
• Prepare structural deliverables such as concrete detail drawings and structural bill-of-materials.
• Perform independent QA/QC of drawing deliverables and verify layout meets project design intent.
• Support Professional Engineers during the project design phase and coordinate project-specific deliverables with team members.
• Review and respond to RFIs throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in AutoCAD, CADWorx, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering, or 7 years of related design experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the midstream energy or petrochemical sector.
• Knowledge of Codes and Standards including ACI 318, OSHA, and AISC.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Leadership and presentation skills.
• Ability to conduct independent research into project-related issues.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance