Principal Structural Designer

Spectra Tech, Inc. is hiring for a Principal Structural Designer in Greenville, South Carolina!

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide essential technical knowledge and perform design work as described below. This position serves as a staff designer performing assignments of intermediate complexity.

Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Design Supervisor, prepare and check designs of intermediate complexity utilizing 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools

Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients

Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures

Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines

Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations

Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including review of vendor submittals

Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes

Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required

Minimum fifteen (15) years of work-related experience

Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards

Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors

Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job

Knowledge of discipline codes and standards

Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines

Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on industrial projects

Proficiency executing engineering projects utilizing 3D modeling and 2D CADD automation tools in a multi-discipline environment

Discipline Specific Job Requirements

Advanced knowledge and proficiency using Intergraph Smart3D (S3D) software

Proficiency using Bentley MicroStation software

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree in related technical field of study

Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1

Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials

Practical field experience

EPC project experience for the following industries :

U.S. Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency

Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program

Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology