I/E Design Specialist IV

Summary Description:
Responsible for the development of specific discipline (mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, civil or structural) design packages for the installation of complex industrial projects. Requires heavy interaction with client and engineering discipline counterpart. Responsible for oversight of discipline design project team. Normally assigned to middle to large size projects.

Duties:

- Reports to design supervisor the status of design activities on assigned projects.

- Identifies deviations from original scope, initiates change log, and is involved in estimate for magnitude of change.

- Attends weekly project meetings as required.

- Planning and Scheduling – defining a scope of the project drafting requirements, estimating drafting man hours and requirements.

- Assigning work to drafting personnel. Layout drawings from engineers’ sketches and verbal instructions. Presenting this work to drafting personnel in a form suitable for drafting by the available personnel.

- Coordinating work with other disciplines. Maintaining a good working relationship with those other disciplines and clients.

- Checking drawing packages for completeness and accuracy.

- Prepare and participate in 3D model reviews.

- Supervise design specialist, designers and drafters work quality and production. Provide adequate instructions to enable the performance of their task with quality work.

- Responsible for coaching and teaching of designers and drafters.

- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) with at least sixteen (16) years of experience, or an Associates Degree in a related technical field, or two (2) years of college work toward a related Bachelor of Science degree, and at least ten (10) years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the jobs such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements
Valid Driver’s License as per State law or requirement

Specific Skills:

- Advanced knowledge of discipline field; able to analyze, interpret or make deductions from varying facts.

- AutoCAD and CADWorx computer data base understanding and proficiency.

- Scanning software knowledge.

- Microsoft Office skills.

- Knowledge of regulatory codes and requirements related to the stated discipline.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year.

- Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.

- Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.

- Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection.

- Ability to sit at desk and operate computer for extended periods of time.

- Ability to stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear.

- Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish between colors.

- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.

- Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. on a regular basis is required and at times lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.