Overview

Overview

"Together We Make Life Better". Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company.

CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

Position Summary

CDI Engineering Center

SW Houston

Civil/Structural Designer will serve as both Lead Designer and Sr. Designer, overseeing a team of designers and developing civil and structural design drawings for refinery projects. This role involves managing the design team, coordinating projects, developing designs, integrating safety protocols and ensuring interdisciplinary collaboration. Additionally, the role includes responsibilities for job estimation and coordinating work sharing with HVEC partners.

Responsibilities

Develops CADD drawings from design sketches or catalog information without supervision.

Performs basic engineering/design calculations, sizing civil/structural discipline and coordinates work with other disciplines.

Select, design and write specification and general notes for the civil/structural scope of work with out supervision.

Demonstrate a continuing consciousness of safety in daily activities and implementation of them in the work designed.

Marks up preliminary or existing drawings and sketches for others to draft.

Prepares simple engineering and construction drawings from scratch, from sketches, or from verbal instructions, utilizing manual or CADD drafting/Design techniques.

Perform related fundamental engineering support task such as updating computer lists, filing prints, distributing drawings, making simple calculations, proofreading reports, etc

Qualifications

AutoCAD and CADWorx 3D software experience is required, Advanced Steel expertise is a plus.

A minimum of 10 years of technical work experience is required.

Industry experience a must.

TWIC is required.

Ability to work on multiple small projects quickly and simultaneously while maintaining quality.

Ability to climb up on tall structures.

Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.

Education Requirements

Education/Degree Requirements: High school Education (or Equivalent), with additional basic drafting courses training from a vocational-technical school or other applicable programs.

EEO Statement

CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC ("CDI") is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal CDI offer letter through our onboarding system.

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