Dashiell Corporation · 10 hours ago
Civil Structural Designer
The Woodlands, TX
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expDashiell Corporation is a leading national provider of technical services to various industries including electric utility and renewable energy. The Civil Structural Designer will perform routine design assignments and produce drawings for high voltage substations and related tasks under limited supervision.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Produce new drawings from examples of previous project and/or standards
Produce High Voltage substation layouts & elevation drawings from a one-line electrical drawing
Produce conduit & Grounding drawings
Calculate cable lengths, conduit fill, or other basic tasks
Create Substation Bill of Materials, including manufacturer part numbers, quantities, footage, etc
Complete work in pre-defined times to meet proposal and project schedules
Oversee project-specific activities of drafters and more junior designers
Research information in catalogs, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material
May be called upon to calculate ground grid requirements to IEEE standards using task-specific software
May be called upon to calculate structure heights and weights, concrete volumes, equipment fit-up, or other basic tasks
Must be able to work extensive overtime at certain times
Learn and use task-specific software, including the document management system
Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices
Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work
Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party
Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
A minimum of five years experience in structural substation design, or related experience
Experience with AutoCAD 2010 or newer
Experience in structural drafting of steel structures and concrete foundations
Knowledge of the types of drawings required for foundation and steel construction
Basic knowledge of civil / structural codes and standards (AISC and ACI)
Mathematics, including algebra and basic trigonometry
Extensive knowledge of CADD programs such as AutoCAD
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to effectively convey information to team members, management, and clients when necessary
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically
May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship
Preferred
An Associate's degree in drafting & design
Experience with Microstation V8 & V8i
Knowledge of the major components of a substation
Strong knowledge of civil/structural codes and standards (NESC, and applicable IEEE, ANSI, AISC, and ACI) is a plus
Benefits
PPO and HDHP medical options with FSA or HSA
Dental and vision insurance
Supplemental life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
Life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and employee assistance plan (no cost to employee)
401(k) plan with immediate vesting
Employee Assistance Program
Additional benefits and wellness programs
Company
Dashiell Corporation
Dashiell Corporation engages in the design, construction, testing, and maintenance of high and medium voltage electrical systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Russell (Rusty) Bay, CPA
Vice President and CFO
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