Designer II Civil/Structural

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Civil/ Structural Designer to join our Engineering office located in Omaha, Nebraska. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful steel and concrete design projects, contributing to both standalone and integrated engineering efforts. Ideal candidates will demonstrate independent design judgment, cross-disciplinary awareness, and field support capabilities including retrofit verification and installation oversight.

Responsibilities

• Performs layout and design work from the basic data supplied.

• Develops working drawings and 3D models, within company and industry standards and codes, from equipment specifications and detailed drawings.

• Check and analyze 3D models prepared within the team for accuracy, completeness, and interferences.

• Develop complex detailed design drawings (structural steel and concrete) in a 2D and E3D environment from sketches or specifications while ensuring dimensional accuracy, spelling, CADD along with applicable codes, project specifications, and established discipline standards.

• Apply advanced techniques in CAD and standard design applications utilizing this equipment.

• Exhibit full understanding of materials and methods normally used in the Civil/Structural discipline.

• Exercise independent judgment by utilizing the correct design criteria based on knowledge from vendor data and project scope.

• Use and implement manufacturer’s design documentation in the design process.

• Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources.

• Communicate with the project discipline engineers and designers to ensure collaboration in the design effort.

• Advise, assist, and direct drafting personnel of a lesser grade in performance of their assigned duties.

• Ensure the company quality assurance manual and standard operating procedures are followed in completion of assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required, Associate degree in Drafting/Design/Engineering Technology preferred.

• Must have 7+ years’ experience in engineering drafting and design practices.

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively utilize various computerized design/drafting software applications according to project requirements.

• Experience with Autocad and Autodesk Structural packages is essential; AVEVA (E3D or PDMS) software is preferred.

• Knowledge of Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu, and the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams).

• Demonstrate thorough technical knowledge and design practices of civil/structural drawings.

• Knowledge and understanding of engineering/design & construction. Experience with AWP (Advanced Work Packaging) a plus.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills are required.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills required.