Advanced Designer

CDM is a global, full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm helping public and private clients improve the environment and infrastructure. Since 1947, we have been providing innovative solutions developed through strong client relationships of mutual trust and respect and a commitment to quality and integrity. From a three-person firm in Cambridge to today's staff of more than 3,600 worldwide, CDM has grown and diversified with our clients' needs in mind. Our mission is to reach one goal-yours-by providing the right total solutions.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities:

Prepares detail and layout drawings and sketches of unusual, complex, or original designs requiring the application of theoretical and practical engineering knowledge. Assignments regularly include determining material needs and performing necessary calculations using accepted formulas and references per company standards.

Performs other related discipline tasks in support of project engineer that are non-routine and complex in nature, such as writing procedures; analyzing bids; compiling, computing, and analyzing various engineering design and/or test data; estimating; etc.

Regularly assigns tasks to lower-level design/drafting personnel, provides technical guidance, and reviews completed assignments for accuracy. Participates in performance appraisal process by completing PFDFs.

Reviews manufacturers' or fabricators' prints for aid in design documents. Provides lower-level design/drafting personnel with design sketches for preparation of finished design drawings, general layouts, and guidance in refining technical requirements.
Regularly interfaces with other departments, clients, vendors, and project engineers in order to support project production and to resolve conflicting priorities.
Ensures overall consistency, quality and technical accuracy on design projects.

Establishes design criteria for all phases of a project requiring the application of basic engineering principles, material properties, and a familiarity with construction, installation, and maintenance procedures. May be required to establish manpower requirements, man-hour estimates, and completion schedules.

Provides conceptual input to projects during the planning stages.
Supports field assignments and leads field assignments as required.
Experience in 3D CAD AutoPlant, Rebis or Plantspace is a plus.

Requirements: Normally requires a high school graduate with vocational technical training in basic drafting technology and typically 18+ years' related experience (or equivalent working knowledge/experience), or a 2-year degree in drafting/design technology and 15+ years' related experience. Incumbent must demonstrate a sound understanding of design concepts with minimal engineering input and a proficiency in utilizing manual and computer-assisted techniques for difficult design applications. Must be able to resolve day-to-day project-related employee problems.

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