Senior Structural Designer (Birmingham, AL)
About the role
Senior Structural Designer
Southern Company Services - Technical Shared Services – Design Civil Retrofits
Position will be located in Birmingham
WORK LOCATION
Position will be located in Birmingham,Alabama.
This position will require a mix of both field and office work.
Some office work can be performed remotely (telework/work from home) with the expectation that you can successfully telework and would be willing to travel to work and/or field location on a routine (to be determined) and as-needed basis.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing structural design services for Southern Company Generation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to produce detailed structural steel and/or concrete design drawings for small to large projects for the Southern Company fleet.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Produce 3D models and design drawings for structural steel and/or reinforced concrete
Prepare layouts and conceptual designs
Communicate and coordinate work with Supervisor, project team, clients, and contractors
Perform site walk-downs for field verification and to address constructability
Review vendor shop fabrication drawings
Prepare steel field fabrication drawings
Prepare material takeoffs and assist with cost estimates
Locating design drawings and other information for the project team
Some non-extended travel to construction sites and client locations is required
EDUCATION & JOB EXPERIENCE
Significant experience in structural design/detailing of heavy industrial/power generation facilities is required – 10+ years' experience is strongly preferred
Experience creating engineering and fabrication drawings
High school graduate or equivalent is required
Additional technical training or experience is preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
AutoCAD proficient
Extensive 3D modeling experience is required
Steel/concrete detailing experience is required for field fabrication drawings
Proficiency using Autodesk Advance Steel and Navisworks structural software is strongly preferred
Experience using laser scans to produce 3D models and create design drawings is strongly preferred
Self-starter
Good verbal communication and technical writing skills
Must be able to produce clear, concise drawings
Good organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
Able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires minimal travel primarily to sites within the Southern Company Generation Fleet – up to 10% per year.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Limited relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area
BENEFITS
Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits packages which includes:
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
***Please submit an updated resume with your application***