Structural Designer - AFRY

AFRY is an international engineering, design, and advisory company. We support our clients through delivering solutions and progressing sustainability and digitalization for generations to come. Our dedicated team of over 19,000 experts, across 40 countries on 5 continents, provides strategic and operational knowledge and advice across the value chain, underpinned by deep expertise and professional insights. AFRY USA supports process industry clients in Pulp & Paper, Mining & Metals, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Biorefining. Our expertise and know-how add value to our client’s investments at every stage of their lifecycle, from sustaining CAPEX to large capital projects.

Making Future is about creating an impact and driving sustainable change.

Our service offerings cover the entire project lifecycle, from corporate strategies to engineering studies and estimates, through implementation engineering, construction support, and commissioning and start-up services. We provide to our client’s world-class project deliveries, market insights & strategies, and operational efficiency improvement evaluations. Best-in-class management and technical consulting, multi-disciplinary engineering design, on-site support, project, and construction management services are our key offerings.

Welcome to a world engineered by AFRY.

Join a future-driven company focusing on creating sustainable solutions for society. With AFRY, you will be able to explore a variety of opportunities and challenges. We believe in succeeding together – making a difference when we pull in the same direction – with colleagues, clients, and partners. You will be part of a global, inclusive, and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. We respect each other and have fun at work. At AFRY, you can be yourself.

PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE:

To participate with project engineering teams by completing the CAD effort in preparation of plans and specifications for engineering projects.  Assist in development of engineering studies.

SCOPE:

1. Develop CAD Design work for projects.
2. Preliminary planning of the project as it pertains to CAD design.
3. Interpret specifications, drawings, and project scope in development of CAD drawings.
4. Establish and adjust work procedures to meet project schedules.
5. Perform field surveys in preparation for design activities and to assure adherence to performance/fabrication/design specifications.
6. Develop plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and related details for projects. 
7. Prepare drawings and specifications for equipment, buildings and construction materials. 
8. Prepare construction documents such as building specifications and other bidding documents. 
9. Consult with other CAD Designers to coordinate CAD activities with other engineering disciplines. 
10. Perform other miscellaneous tasks as directed.

RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports to the Manager Civil/Structural.  A close working relationship will exist with project engineers, CAD Designers and other employees on projects as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1.  Must possess design knowledge and drafting skills in spe­cial­ized engineering disciplines and their application to engi­neering projects.
2. Prefer an Associate Degree in specialized engineering design and 5 years experience as a drafter/designer in an engineer­ing environment.
3. Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to make effective presentations to clients and technical groups. 
4. Must be capable of accepting the responsibility to coordinate the CAD effort of smaller projects or share in the responsibility to coordinate the CAD effort of large projects.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES DESIRED:

Take‑charge individual with a high energy level, the ability to manage and supervise a staff, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.  Must be hard‑working, possess demonstrated analytical skills, and project an ambitious attitude.

AFRY - Management Consulting Division offers you: 

• Competitive performance-oriented compensation
• Competitive benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and holidays.
• Structured career development plan
• Opportunity to work with recognized thought-leaders in the global energy industry
• Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds
• A firm that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable
• Various forms of flexibility to help you integrate your life with your professional commitments
• At AFRY, we believe that having the best people attracts the best projects and having the best projects attracts the best people. We work in a global environment with a strong focus on the needs of our local clients

• You must have the right to live and work in the country for which you are applying

At AFRY, we believe that having the best people attracts the best projects, and having the best projects attracts the best people. We work in a global environment with a strong focus on the needs of our local clients

As part of your online application process, please provide a CV and covering letter stating why you want to work for AFRY. We only accept online applications.

You must have the legal right to live and work in the United States.

AFRY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.