Structural Autocad / REVIT Designer

Thompson Engineering is looking for a structural Autocad / REVIT Designer to join our team. The Structural Designer I & II is an entry level position up through 5 years of professional work experience. The Designer works closely with Structural Engineers and Architects to perform structural drafting assignments in either Autocad or REVIT. The position requires learning Thompson Engineering's drafting standards and procedures for projects involving buildings, coastal piers and bulkheads, industrial support structures, deep foundations, and other similar structures. The Designer should be well organized, have good verbal communication and problem-solving skills, and have a strong aptitude for follow-through.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Capable of adhering to existing drafting standards and utilizing them properly.
• Knowledgeable in the operation of Autocad and REVIT software.
• Able to effectively work both independently and as a part of a larger team, on multiple, short-duration assignments or on single, large, multi-discipline projects.
• Able to manage the pressures associated with fast-paced environments, critical design tolerances, and tight schedules.
• Able to adapt his / her schedule to meet needs as they arise (i.e., able to occasionally come in early or stay late to respond to a client's last-minute request).
• Provide input to the engineer for the resolution of queries from clients or third parties.
• Must follow company policies and procedures regarding safety and quality.
• Make occasional field site visits to collect existing structure data and / or dimensions.

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Physical Requirements

About Us :

Thompson Engineering was formed in 1953 to provide quality assurance for construction projects related to industrial, infrastructure, and community development. As a drilling, materials testing, and construction inspection and chemistry laboratory firm, we supported the engineering and construction industry. Our early years were building blocks that allowed us to get our feet wet - literally - performing services along the Gulf Coast's rivers, bayous, and streams.

Today, Thompson Engineering is known for leadership on projects defining skylines, coastlines, and transportation lines. We support clients in the industrial, commercial, transportation, federal, and municipal markets. We are often the first company on project sites conducting environmental assessments, land surveys, and geotechnical studies. And our project management and construction management services often mean we are the last ones to leave. We are a proven leader in the planning, design, and construction of major transportation, economic development, and waterfront projects across the Southeast.

Thompson Engineering and Watermark Design Group are equal opportunity employers. M / F / D / V. Pre-employment drug screen and motor vehicle record checks are required.