Designer-Senior

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Designer-Senior

Mesa Associates, Inc.

icon Chattanooga, TN, US, 37402

iconFull Time, Contractor

icon21 July 2024

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Description

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Mesa seeks a Designer with the following skills, knowledge and abilities

  • Ability to identify, analyze, and solve routine technical problems related to specialty area.
  • Possesses a working knowledge of drafting/design, including techniques, standards, nomenclature, and symbols used in the preparation of drawings.
  • Possess aptitude for computing, design, and drawing preparation/layout.
  • Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Possess good interpersonal skills to build relationships and work effectively in a team environment.
  • Possess willingness to accept responsibility and ensure that work completed is of the highest quality.
  • Thorough understanding of applicable company policies, procedures, and practices.  General understanding of applicable federal, state, and local government laws and regulations.
  • Possess working knowledge of computers and software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Plant 3D, and Microsoft Office Suites.
  • Possess willingness to develop, promote and comply with Mesa safety requirements.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • A two-year associate degree in engineering technology or drafting preferred
  • A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in design in specialty area. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

  • Normal office environment with occasional overnight field trips to plant sites which require the ability to walk and climb stairs or ladders in a plant or industrial environment.
  • Potential for long term field assignments to support fabrication or construction activities, requirement the ability to walk and climb stairs or ladders, spend extended periods in hot/cold, dusty environments, and interface with craft personnel/supervision.
  • Possess willingness to develop, promote and comply with Mesa safety requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Works under direction of Senior Designer, Design Specialists, and Engineering Manager.
  • Performs basic functions required to develop and design routine to moderately difficult engineering and construction drawings (layouts, assemblies, schematics, and details) in specialty area based on general engineering or design information utilizing computer aided design technology.
  • Coordinates design work between specialty areas of project team.
  • Responsible for the quality of design documents, and that all documents are prepared in accordance with applicable Mesa or client procedures which define the requirements for document/deliverable generation. May perform design checking function on non-complex design deliverables.
  • Understands the basic design approach (technical, construction, and commercial) and ensures that the design approach meets the applicable requirements.
  • Has a general understanding of drawing types required for a project, their purpose, and inter-relationship with other sets of deliverables.
  • Manages personal task assignments and adheres to project scope of work, schedule and budget on all assigned tasks.
  • Communication with Senior Designer on project status, needs, and changes in scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Performs basic design calculations, prepares material and equipment specifications, and produces preliminary sketches or detailed design drawings once design approach is finalized.
  • May, depending on project complexity, act in a lead role over other designers and drafters.
  • Must have an understanding of general construction methods and constructability requirements, and ensure that design deliverables meet those requirements.
  • Works with Senior Designer to evaluate, select, and apply design techniques, procedures, and criteria to assigned engineering/technical tasks.
  • Reference information from vendor prints, catalogs, technical manuals, and client standards and interface with engineering as required.
  • Work with project personnel to resolve internal and external customer issues which may be critical, sensitive, complex, or urgent.
  • Experienced in field survey data collection work.

Notice to External Search Firms: Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

CAD
Advanced
Designer Civil
Advanced

Behaviours

Required

Dedicated
: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Detail-oriented
: Capable of carrying out a given task with all the details needed to get the task done well
Team player
: Works well as a member of a group
:

Motivation

Required

Flexibility
: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Self-starter
: Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to make an impact
: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organisation
:

Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Civil Engineering or related field.

Associates or better in Engineering Technology or related field.

Experience

Required

6-8 years:
A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in design in specialty area.

Licences & certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)