Design Associate - Steel
Job Description
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Scope of Position Structural Steel Detailers work closely with steel fabrication teams and other internal and external parties to produce quality steel shop drawings
Job Responsibilities Application of Knowledge: Contributes to developing shop drawings and 3D Tekla models from engineering drawings/sketches and architectural drawings
Coordinates among disciplines and conformance to corporate standards for steel detailing documents
Resolves building geometry challenges by coordinating with engineering and architectural teams
Produces detailed connections and steel shop drawings in Tekla, in line to the US and/or international standards
Prepares steel shop drawings, checking and marking plans
Professional Development Participates in the professional community organizations and trade organizations within discipline
Reviews updates on AISC and Steel Shop Standards Travel as required
Other duties which may be assigned as needed
Level II Additional Responsibilities: Construction Support: Assists in prioritizing critical responses
Negotiates issue resolutions among design disciplines and between design and construction staff
Change Management: Responsible for identifying steel detailing scope change definition that will impact schedule and financial performance
Documents all changes in scope in accordance with terms of the contract
Strategy: Seeks innovative ways to provide the steel detailing/shop drawing deliverables
Contributes for development of and compliance with a comprehensive and cohesive shop drawing and specifications production strategy
Education & Years of Experience Level I: Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering and experience working on an architecture or engineering firm is preferred
Level II: Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering and at least 3 years of significant structural and miscellaneous steel detailing experience
Qualifications Knowledgeable in US imperial steel detailing standard codes & specifications
Understanding of US steel fabrication and construction practices
Knowledgeable in Tekla Structures. 2D drafting and 3D modeling skills is required
Has considerable experience in checking both 3D model and 2D drawings
Foundational Competencies Strategy - Planning for the Future: Developing talent, organizational alignment, strategic networking, and strategic thinking
Delivery - Achieving Results: Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making, results driven, flexible thinking, managing resources, teamwork and team leadership
Interpersonal - Building Relationships: Customer focus, influencing, negotiating, organizational knowledge, communication and presence, and diversity and inclusion
Values Team: Collaborate and demonstrate respect for team members, partners and everyone with whom we do business; ensure open communication
Excellence: Strive for quality and safety; execute best in class work; creative and innovative; dedicated to continuous improvement
Service: Passionate about customer service to internal and external clients as well as to the community; creates superior value
Trust: High standards of ethics and personal accountability; transparency; credibility; fairness
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, team members may be required to visit alternate locations, and therefore must have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to do so
This position requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds
Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information
The team member is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear
Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008
The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity
Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification
Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace, and an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.