Civil/Structural Lead Designer - Primoris Engineering

Posted: Thursday, 24 April 2025
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Location: Houston, TX, 77001, US

Industry: Energy and Utilities
Occupational Category: 17-0000.00 - Architecture and Engineering
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Primoris Design & Construction Inc is hiring!

Description:

Primoris Engineering is seeking a Lead Civil/Structural Designer to become an integral part of our Houston-based team. We're searching for a natural leader - someone who thrives on mentoring and guiding a talented design team, while still being hands-on with their own design responsibilities. If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, come design the future with us at Primoris! Successful candidates will have experience with the latest civil and structural Autodesk design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D and CADWorx Structure Hexagon PPM, and be familiar with 2D/3D CAD fundamentals. This is an in-office position located in our engineering office in Houston, Texas.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing the work of Senior Designers and CAD Designers while also actively contributing to project deliverables.
  • Ensuring that project timelines and budgets are met while maintaining high-quality standards for all deliverables.
  • Coordinating design activities, providing guidance and mentorship to the design team, and effectively delegating tasks to ensure efficient workflow and collaboration.
  • Maintaining consistent quality, organization, and adherence to company standards across the design team.
  • Overseeing the creation of detailed drawings and models as well as contributing to the drafting and modeling process as needed.
  • Assisting with project estimation, including manhour and deliverable estimates.
  • Serving as a point of contact for design and drafting-related queries.
  • Playing a pivotal role in the success of the design team and overall project execution.
  • Overseeing the development of 2D and 3D drawings and models for structural systems using AutoCAD, Cadworx Structure, and Civil 3D.
  • Maintaining consistency in design quality, ensuring all deliverables meet project specifications and standards.
  • Working with Senior Designers and CAD Designers to ensure deliverables align with project goals and deliverables.
  • Ensuring all design tasks are completed on schedule and within budget, working with the design team to manage workloads and deadlines.
  • Working with external vendors to ensure all drawings align with equipment and technical documentation.
  • Performing quality checks on drawings and models to ensure they adhere to company standards and meet client requirements.
  • Addressing any discrepancies or issues in design documents and ensure resolution.
  • Delegating drafting and modeling tasks to Senior Designers and CAD Designers, ensuring appropriate workload distribution and efficiency.
  • Providing guidance, mentorship, and support to Senior Designers and CAD Designers, helping to develop their skills and promote career growth.
  • Overseeing and coordinating the work of Senior Designers and CAD Designers to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with project requirements.
  • Organizing and facilitating team meetings, ensuring clear communication of goals, priorities, and deadlines.
  • Assisting in project estimation by calculating manhours and estimating deliverables for design tasks.
  • Collaborating with project managers and engineers to ensure resources are allocated appropriately and that projects stay on track.
  • Addressing design-related issues or changes promptly and effectively, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
  • Actively contributing to the drafting and modeling process as needed, handling complex design tasks or troubleshooting when necessary.
  • Preparing deliverables for client submissions.
  • Staying updated on industry standards, software advancements, and drafting techniques to ensure the team remains competitive and innovative.
  • Participating in site visits as required to gather field data.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in CAD Design.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3d and CADWorx Structure.
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling using a variety of Autocad applications.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to multi-task from project to project.
  • Exceptional organization skills
  • Works well in team environment with good communication skills both verbal and written.

Primoris is proud to offer the following to full time employees:

  • Competitive compensation, paid weekly
  • Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage
  • 401(k) with company match, vested on day one
  • Pet coverage for your furry friends
  • Legal assistance coverage
  • Award-winning safety programs.

Company Overview:
Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

Primoris Engineering provides complete professional and technical engineering services, including feasibility studies, process design packages, front-end engineering designs, economic analysis, detailed engineering, survey, and construction and commissioning services for projects in the Refining, Renewables, Chemicals, and Mid-Stream markets. We are experts in the process heater marketplace and designing and supplying reformers, heaters, Selective Catalytic Reductions (SCR), and waste-heat recovery units around the world. Engineering offices are located in Tyler, TX, Houston, TX, San Dimas, CA, and Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

EEO Statement
We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.

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  • high school

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