Structural Designer-Contract

Job Summary

Under close supervision, performs basic functions requiring technical knowledge utilizing electronic applications, processes, standards and document control processes/procedures for the purpose of creating or modifying deliverable. Evaluates methods used to accomplish the drafting and/or design activities.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Standards: 

• Continues to learn and apply standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and Black and Veatch policies and procedures  

Quality / Continuous Improvement:

• Ensures that deliverables are accurate and compliant by continually developing knowledge of the Black and Veatch Quality Program 
• Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts  

Engineering Production: 

• Broadens knowledge of the applications required to modify and develop less complex deliverables based on a variety of design inputs 
• May assist with minor computations such as material quantity estimates and dimensional checks  

Project Coordination:

• May assist in coordinating deliverables with other groups involved on the same project to minimize interference or errors  

Client Focus:

• Focuses on the needs of internal clients while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers  

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes 

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate preferred  
• Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred 
• Typically a minimum of 1 year related work experience  
• Preferred Non-Technical Skills:
• Learning on the Fly
• Problem Solving
• Perseverance
• Patience
• Time Management
• Drive for Results
• Self Development
• Listening
• Informing 

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Intermediate knowledge of Computer Automated Drafting Design (CADD) or other applications or design or modeling skills
• Basic knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
• Basic industry knowledge and technology trends
• Basic knowledge of company quality program
• Basic ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Normal office environment

Competencies

Salary Plan

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