Senior Structural Designer (Birmingham, AL)

Job description

Senior Structural Designer Southern Company Services - Technical Shared Services – Design Civil Retrofits Position will be located in Birmingham WORK LOCATION Position will be located in Birmingham,Alabama . This position will require a mix of both field and office work. Some office work can be performed remotely (telework/work from home) with the expectation that you can successfully telework and would be willing to travel to work and/or field location on a routine (to be determined) and as-needed basis.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing structural design services for Southern Company Generation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to produce detailed structural steel and/or concrete design drawings for small to large projects for the Southern Company fleet.

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 Locating 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 organizational 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. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Limited relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area

BENEFITS

Competitive Pay Excellent benefits packages which includes: Medical and dental coverage Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan Performance-sharing plan 401(k) plan with a generous company match Bonus opportunities Tuition Reimbursement *Please submit an updated resume with your application *