Dashiell
Structural Designer
Dashiell, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.
Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.Job Title: Structural DesignerJob Location: 12301 Kurland Drive, Houston, TX 77034Primary Function: Perform routine design assignments, which require knowledge and skill in structural drafting of steel structures and concrete foundations. Successful candidates may be placed in a Designer I, II or III titles depending on skill and experience level.Duties & Responsibilities Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:Produce new drawings from examples of previous projects and/or standardsOversee project-specific activities of drafters and more junior designersResearch information in catalogues, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference materialCalculate structure heights and weights, concrete volumes, equipment fit-up, or other basic tasksDevelop design documents, drawings, and bills of materialsLearn and use task-specific softwareLearn and properly use the document management systemTake personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her workBring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible partyTravel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments; travel will be minimalOther duties as requiredMinimum Qualifications / ExperienceCertificate in Drafting and/or Design is required; equivalent experience with AutoCAD may be considered in lieu of certificate. Associate's degree in Drafting/Design is preferred. A minimum of 2 years of civil/structural design is required; substation design experience is preferred.
Possess skills in the following areas:Experience with AutoCAD 2010 or newer is required. Experience with Microstation V8 & V8i is preferredExperience in structural drafting of steel structures and concrete foundationsKnowledge of the types of drawings required for foundation and steel constructionKnowledge of the major components of a substation is preferredBasic knowledge of civil / structural codes and standards (AISC and ACI)Mathematics, including algebra and basic trigonometryBasic oral and written communicationsWord processing, spread sheet, and e-mail softwareWorking in a team environmentCommunicating effectively with co-workersPhysical Requirements:
This position requires minimal physical effort.Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a dayWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.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.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.Equal Employment OpportunityDashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.
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Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.Job Title: Structural DesignerJob Location: 12301 Kurland Drive, Houston, TX 77034Primary Function: Perform routine design assignments, which require knowledge and skill in structural drafting of steel structures and concrete foundations. Successful candidates may be placed in a Designer I, II or III titles depending on skill and experience level.Duties & Responsibilities Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:Produce new drawings from examples of previous projects and/or standardsOversee project-specific activities of drafters and more junior designersResearch information in catalogues, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference materialCalculate structure heights and weights, concrete volumes, equipment fit-up, or other basic tasksDevelop design documents, drawings, and bills of materialsLearn and use task-specific softwareLearn and properly use the document management systemTake personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her workBring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible partyTravel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments; travel will be minimalOther duties as requiredMinimum Qualifications / ExperienceCertificate in Drafting and/or Design is required; equivalent experience with AutoCAD may be considered in lieu of certificate. Associate's degree in Drafting/Design is preferred. A minimum of 2 years of civil/structural design is required; substation design experience is preferred.
Possess skills in the following areas:Experience with AutoCAD 2010 or newer is required. Experience with Microstation V8 & V8i is preferredExperience in structural drafting of steel structures and concrete foundationsKnowledge of the types of drawings required for foundation and steel constructionKnowledge of the major components of a substation is preferredBasic knowledge of civil / structural codes and standards (AISC and ACI)Mathematics, including algebra and basic trigonometryBasic oral and written communicationsWord processing, spread sheet, and e-mail softwareWorking in a team environmentCommunicating effectively with co-workersPhysical Requirements:
This position requires minimal physical effort.Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a dayWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.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.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.Equal Employment OpportunityDashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.
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