Civil/Structural CAD Designer

AECOM seeks a Civil/Structural CAD Designer to support our growing team!

AECOM's broad technical capabilities, global footprint and experience in executing large scale projects uniquely position us to lead in traditional steam, thermal power generation and advanced nuclear technologies. This includes being a part of the first-of-a-kind program with AECOM partners advancing the innovative stellarator technology to the world.

https://aecom.com/press-releases/aecom-establishes-partnership-with-type-one-energy-to-provide-design-engineering-services-for-its-innovative-stellarator-fusion-power-plant-infinity-two/

For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices located in multiple locations across the United States.

Qualified candidates will have a strong competency in civil and structural design aspects for heavy industrial clients.

The successful candidate will have an understanding and experience in civil and structural design and principles. She/he will be expected to work successfully within a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with other project team members. He/she will have a high level of initiative, motivation, and displays drive, energy and enthusiasm for getting things done with an excellent attention to detail.

The job responsibilities of the position will include but are not limited to:

• Ability to perform as the civil/structural designer utilizing direction and sketches from engineers to develop construction package drawings and lead supporting design/drafting team members in the package development
• Day to day design and preparation of civil and structural deliverables to achieve efficient facility design considering constructability, safety and cost
• Site general arrangements, location plans, elevations, sections and details
• Prepare bills of materials and quantity take offs
• Employ a variety of data sources to build project model environment including but not limited to laser scan, vendor files, existing base surfaces from LiDAR, survey points and contours
• Detailed understanding of coordinate systems and the ability to transform data from one system to another
• Data management (e.g. vendor data, client data) through the project life cycle
• Performs both routine and non-routine, complex design assignments that require judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations
• Maintain open communication with project team (including remote staff) regarding workload planning, task estimating and budgeting
• Contributes to a complete and integrated set of digital project content which includes but not limited to identification of discipline and vendor interfaces, clashes, etc. by working co-operatively with team members to resolve issues
• Assist with preparation of project specification and contract documents
• Applies strong knowledge of industry standards, guides, specifications, and procedures specific to working in with US industrial and power generation facilities
• Ensure that the technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of design work
• Review and check work prepared by peers/group
• Participate in project and client meetings
• Occasional travel to client and/or project sites

DCS—Energy

AECOM’s Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture – and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter – allows us to deliver holistic strategies that improve and modernize next generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers who advance cleaner, secure, and more sustainable energy solutions.