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Dashiell

Structural Designer

Dashiell, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy industries. Dashiell specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure and offers engineering, construction, and testing services for planning, systems studies, design, maintenance, testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects.

Job Title:

Structural Designer Job Location:

11501 Burnet Rd BLDG 906 STE 200, Austin, TX 78758

Primary Function:

Perform routine design assignments requiring structural drafting of steel structures and concrete foundations. Successful candidates may be placed in a Designer I, II, or III title depending on skill and experience level.

Responsibilities

Produce new drawings from examples of previous projects and/or standards.

Oversee project-specific activities of drafters and more junior designers.

Research information in catalogues, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material.

Calculate structure heights and weights, concrete volumes, equipment fit‑up, or other basic tasks.

Develop design documents, drawings, and bills of materials.

Learn and use task‑specific software.

Learn and properly use the document management system.

Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of work.

Bring potential project‑related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.

Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments; travel will be minimal.

Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Certificate in Drafting and/or Design required; equivalent experience with AutoCAD may be considered in lieu of certificate. Associate's degree in Drafting/Design preferred. A minimum of 2 years of civil/structural design required; substation design experience preferred.

Experience with AutoCAD 2010 or newer required. Experience with MicroStation V8 & V8i preferred.

Experience in structural drafting of steel structures and concrete foundations.

Knowledge of the types of drawings required for foundation and steel construction.

Knowledge of the major components of a substation preferred.

Basic knowledge of civil/structural codes and standards (AISC and ACI).

Mathematics, including algebra and basic trigonometry.

Basic oral and written communications.

Word processing, spreadsheet, and e‑mail software.

Working in a team environment.

Communicating effectively with co‑workers.

Physical Requirements

This position requires minimal physical effort.

Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year‑around weather conditions and noise.

Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%).

Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.

May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third‑party recruiters, please.

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