Staff Civil Designer - Oil, Gas & Chemical (Houston)

DescriptionThe Staff Civil Designer will play a vital role in assisting with site civil design and land development for innovative projects within the Oil, Gas, & Chemicals division. This position focuses on developing the critical civil infrastructure required for midstream and downstream facilities such as NGL fractionation plants, terminals, pipeline stations, refineries, and other petrochemical facilities.Develop design deliverables for civil engineering projects including site design, land development, roads, storm drainage systems, storm water management facilities, and sediment and erosion control.Develop 3D model and drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.Execute a variety of civil design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches.Execute changes to designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects.Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.Examine vendor drawings and equipment documentation across civil and other engineering disciplines to ensure compliance and alignment with the civil design.Responsible for incorporating design codes and specifications related to CADD design requirements.Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget and schedule.Review and check design work performed by other designers including high value engineering centers.Report volume calculations for excavation, dredging, and upland site grading.Review schedules, budgets and project criteria into civil design and layouts.Responsible for revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information storage in a logical and well-structured manner.Comply with all policies and standards.Other duties, as assigned.QualificationsBachelor's degree in drafting technology or a related field and 7 years of related experience required, or an Associate Degree and 8 years of related experience required, or 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience required.Thorough understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.Thorough knowledge in the theory and practices of civil discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline.Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.Excellent written & verbal communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.Job Field: Computer Aided Drafting & DesignJob Type: ExperiencedSchedule: Full-timeTravel: Yes, 5 % of the Time