Structural Designers

Full Time, Temporary/ Contract/Project job category Full Time, Employee Contact Information company EPC Global contact name Patrice Mack email Apply by Email About Us EPCglobal is a specialist staffing solutions company operating exclusively in the Engineering and Construction Industries. Powered by Visilent™, the industry's leading online resourcing solution, epcglobal.com delivers you unprecedented control over the recruitment process. Not only does the site hold the most comprehensive range of engineering and construction jobs on the web, it provides engineering and construction professionals access to a greater level of detail than anything currently available in the recruitment market place. Our clients can upload jobs in the same discipline specific detail that our candidates can, making matching people to the right jobs a matter of exact science. We are always looking for passionate and visionary people to join our teams. If you have drive and commitment, and the visionary spirit that's at the heart of our approach, we could have a career opportunity for you. We pride ourselves on empowering our staff to thrive. We'll provide you with the best tools and support to succeed, including cutting edge technology and a friendly and professional working environment; the rest is up to you. Job Description Structural Designers Job Description: Plans, develops, coordinates and reviews engineering work within the civil/structural/architectural discipline on projects of medium size and complexity or assignments in support of a global business unit. Coordinates and interfaces as directed with the day-to-day technical work of discipline engineers, specialists, designers and drafters. Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management. Facilitates technical discussions with third parties (client, suppliers, regulators). Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly. Develops Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design guides, appropriate Standard Application Program (BSAPs) and administrative practices. Coordinates with client representatives as delegated to obtain approval on phases of work. Reviews and approves key engineering drawings and calculations and bid summaries. Coordinates assigned engineering work with other project groups.  Job Knowledge: Must be proficient in MicroStation. Knowledge of systems, calculations, equipment, applications of methods, plant layout, materials, computers, and computer applications (STAAP.Pro, GTSTRUDL, MicroStation, FrameWorks, TEKLA Structures, MathCAD) for preparation of analyses and development of project deliverables within the discipline. Knowledge and understanding of technical and cost issues related to selection of design features within the discipline. Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods. Knowledge of precedents in the discipline and of principles and practices of related disciplines. Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved. Broad knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards, and design criteria pertinent to the particular discipline.