Job Description

Job Description

MEGI Engineering Inc. is a full-service engineering design and consulting firm located in Portland, OR serving the pulp and paper, industrial, power and utility, and chemical markets. We strive to provide a Collaboration of Excellence, both within the company and with our clients.

As a Mid-Level Structural Designer, the successful candidate will work closely under the direction of the Lead Structural Engineer and must be competent in preparing detailed construction drawings for steel and reinforced concrete structures using structural specifications, sketches, detailed drawings, and design information according to project standards and procedures. This position requires coordination with other project team members and discipline designers such as process, mechanical, electrical and piping to ensure a complete and timely production and delivery of drawing packages.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The successful candidate will perform 2D drafting and 3D modeling using AutoCAD and Revit software for new structures and retrofitting of existing structures.
• Assist Lead engineers in the development of projects from conception and feasibility through final construction deliverables.
• Provide support to Lead Designer and/or act as lead designer for small projects.
• Coordinate with other disciplines including piping, process, mechanical and electrical.
• Generate plans and details through understanding and use of existing facility drawings.
• Participate in project review sessions with all disciplines to ensure project standards and quality control measures are met.
• Attend project coordination meetings.
• Work with senior staff to develop both office and project-specific drafting, modeling and presentation standards.
• Work with senior designers to help create technical solutions to improve productivity and accuracy.
• Review and understand vendor submittals and equipment drawings in order to extract pertinent design information.
• Be willing to learn and perform drafting work and designer tasks for other disciplines when necessary – including mechanical, piping and electrical.
• Participate in gathering information from project sites, including field measurements, photographs and document research.
• Aid senior staff in the training of junior designers.
• Perform work during regular office hours with regular and reliable attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS / QUALITIES

• 5 to 10 years of structural drafting and modeling experience with steel and concrete
• At least 5 years of experience specific to industrial projects is preferred.
• 2 years of technical school education with CAD and structural drafting / design or equivalent or associate degree in Architectural or Engineering Design Technologies.
• Experienced at developing framing plans and details for steel, concrete and masonry structures.
• Proficient use of software, including but not limited to:
• 5+ years of experience with Revit 3D modeling
• 2D drafting with AutoCAD
• All MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Ability to learn and work in Plant 3D
• Bluebeam Revu
• Navisworks platform
• Working with 3D point-cloud scans
• Working Revit technical abilities should include:
• Adept at development of plans, sections and details
• Generation of AutoCAD drawings from Revit project
• Basic understanding of setting levels for drawings
• Ability to aid in project set-up
• Ability to ad in setup and creation of families
• Creation of project work sets for areas of work
• Set up and implementation of sector boundaries
• Efficient system for project drawings sheet creation
• Knowledge of RISA-Revit Link implementation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to consistently meet project deadlines and perform work during regular office hours.
• Must be a self-starter who seeks challenges and who takes pride in, and ownership of, results and performance.
• Must be willing to take on increasing roles of responsibilities as skills develop in order to progress into more senior positions.
• Must pass drug test, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy.
• Valid US Driver’s License
• May be required to pass a background check prior to employment

Typical duties will be performed in an office environment with occasional travel to operating facilities or construction sites. These require the ability to sit for extended periods of time, or to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance It also requires sufficient hearing, vision acuity, depth perception and the ability to remain focused on tasks. Lifting 25 pounds objects may be required.

Salary and benefits negotiable based on level of experience and the agreed responsibilities.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Please note that we will not sponsor an employment visa, such as H1-B or related visa, to fill this position.

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