Structural Designer

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure.  Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions.  Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental principles of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do.  Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.

Orbital is currently seeking an experienced Structural Designer to assist with single and multi-discipline projects in the Houston Region.  The position requires demonstrated design ability and competency with AutoCAD and other CAD tools preferably in a consulting environment, for heavy industrial engineering projects in the oil and gas, chemical, power, and metals industries. The position may be considered for hybrid work, but candidates must reside in the Greater Houston area.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Ability to work in the field within heavy industrial facilities


• Ability to walk one to two miles in industrial facilities


• Ability to work in elevated work conditions


• Ability to perform field surveying, take measurements, reference from known or temporary benchmarks, and create detailed field notes and sketches of existing site layout, concrete and steel structures


• Perform structural inspections of existing facility steel structures and fireproofing according to Orbital Engineering guidelines


• Prepare conceptual drawings, sketches and material take-offs of concrete and steel.


• Assist engineering by creating detailed design drawings of various layouts for industrial facilities including:  foundation design, grading plans, underground piping/drainage, structural steel piperack and support design and details


• Assist the Civil/Structural Engineering department by reviewing vendor shop/fabrication drawings.


• Update design drawings from redline mark-ups


• Structural steel engineering plans, sections and details for pipe racks, pipe supports, platforms and miscellaneous support structures


• Field engineering and structural inspections as they relate to work scope

Desired skills include but are not limited to:

• AutoCAD 2D & AutoCAD Plant 3D


• Microstation


• SmartPlant 3D


• 3D Modeling of structures


• AutoCAD Civil 3D


• CadWorx


• Self-starter, works independently with little direction


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Understanding and aptitude in the use of current computer software including CAD systems, Microsoft Office products and design software

Education and Credentials:

• High school diploma is required and/or a degree from a technical trade school


• Minimum seven years civil/structural drafting and design experience


• Advanced 3D training is a plus


• Possession of an active TWIC Card or the ability to obtain one immediately once hired

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D.  Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees.

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