We are seeking a Senior Structural Designer to join our team in Birmingham, Alabama.

As a Senior Structural Designer, you will be responsible for providing structural design services for Southern Company Generation.

Job Responsibilities

Produce 3D models and design drawings for structural steel and/or reinforced concrete
Prepare layouts and conceptual designs
Communicate and coordinate work with Supervisor, project team, clients, and contractors
Perform site walk-downs for field verification and to address constructability
Review vendor shop fabrication drawings
Prepare steel field fabrication drawings
Prepare material takeoffs and assist with cost estimates
Locate design drawings and other information for the project team
Some non-extended travel to construction sites and client locations is required

Education & Job Experience

Significant experience in structural design/detailing of heavy industrial/power generation facilities is required – 10+ years' experience is strongly preferred
Experience creating engineering and fabrication drawings
High school graduate or equivalent is required
Additional technical training or experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

AutoCAD proficient
Extensive 3D modeling experience is required
Steel/concrete detailing experience is required for field fabrication drawings
Proficiency using Autodesk Advance Steel and Navisworks structural software is strongly preferred
Experience using laser scans to produce 3D models and create design drawings is strongly preferred
Self-starter
Good verbal communication and technical writing skills
Must be able to produce clear, concise drawings
Good organisational skills with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently

Travel Requirements

This position requires minimal travel primarily to sites within the Southern Company Generation Fleet – up to 10% per year.

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