Plate Structures Designer - AutoCAD or MicroStation

Company Overview

CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically located operations to provide customers world‑class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview

The Plate Structures Designer is responsible for utilizing 2D and / or 3D CAD skills, CB&I engineering and drafting templates and tools to produce design deliverables; including drawings and bills of material for plate structures and associated foundations, structural, and piping associated with CB&I Storage Solutions' products and services. The role includes working in a fast‑paced, production‑oriented environment where speed and accuracy are essential. Over time, capabilities for detailing must increase as assignment complexity grows and expectations for working independently with less supervision rise. The role directly reports to the Project Engineer and routinely interacts with other Plate Structures Designers, Plate Structures Engineers and Managers.

Responsibilities

Accurately produce assigned detail drawings for customer approval, fabrication, and / or construction per applicable design code, company standards, and customer drawings and specifications.

Ensure drawing details are safe for field erection and use, with constructability in mind.

Compare detail drawings and bills of material to as‑sold estimate and advise project team of discrepancies.

Run programs to produce detail drawings and bills of material.

Forecast how long it will take to do a task and commit to definitive deadlines.

Effectively use the document management system.

Effectively use project team or department collaboration and productivity apps and tools.

Qualifications

3+ years of relevant experience.

High school diploma and at least one year of post‑high school education or equivalent experience.

Associate’s Degree or 2‑year technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Proficient in 2D and / or 3D CAD using platforms such as Microstation and / or AutoCAD.

Knowledgeable of steel detailing practices and applicable standard industry conventions.

Possesses skills in geometry, trigonometry, unit conversions, quantity take‑offs and basic bills of material.

Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Organizational Structure & Location

Organizational level : T2

Reports to : Project Engineer

No direct reports

Office : Plate Structures Engineering Office

May be temporarily assigned to project sites

Common Performance Metrics

Quality – Consistent accuracy of drawings and bills of material.

Efficiency – Meeting deadlines and staying within budget.

Teamwork – Communicating pertinent information and questions to project team with proficient written and verbal communication skills.

Forecasting – Making estimated commitments to the project team and communicating status of those commitments. Being reliable.

Priorities – Understanding priorities and working to them; asking Project Engineer for guidance.

Continuous Improvement – Looking for improvement areas, taking initiative, receptive to new ideas.

Skills and Behaviors

Business presence and polish

Knowledge of CB&I products and markets

Proactively identifies and solves complex problems

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Mentally agile and ability to multi‑task and manage tight deadlines

Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated business‑partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization

Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments

A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results

Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal

Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level

Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment

Benefits

CB&I is proud to offer eligible employees a robust package of benefits, including major medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-matching program, FSA / HSA programs, long- and short-term disability options, life insurance, and AD&D. We also offer paid holidays and paid time off. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

In accordance with applicable local and state laws or regulations, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Please discuss any compensation‑related questions with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range

USD $63,948.00 – $76,738.00 per year

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Oil and Gas

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