Senior Civil Designer
insight globalBronx, NY
Senior Civil Designer
insight globalBronx, NYSenior L5
Engineering ServicesFabricated Structural Metal ManufacturingOther Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
APPLY NOWWe are seeking a Senior Civil Designer to serve as a critical link between engineering, fabrication, and construction by transforming engineering concepts int accurate, build-ready drawings and deliverables.
Duties:
- Convert engineering design packages into precise, build-ready fabrication drawings.
- Review and interpret civil and structural designs to ensure accuracy, constructability, and alignment with project requirements, while collaborating closely with engineering teams to clarify intent and resolve discrepancies.
- Review and provide quality assurance of drawings prepared by junior and mid-level designers for compliance with company standards and constructability requirements.
- Revise drawings based on feedback and project updates, and ensure all deliverables meet applicable industry standards, codes, and quality expectations.
- Provide field support during construction and fabrication activities, including resolving design issues, evaluating constructability concerns, and incorporating lessons learned into future designs.
- Serve as the technical lead for the design team, providing mentoring, training, and day-to-day guidance to junior and mid-level designers while helping to preserve and transfer critical institutional knowledge. Contract: 6-month contract to hire
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in civil/structural design or drafting
- Proficiency with the following tools Tekla, Inventor, or Advanced Steel for design work; and Bluebeam/Adobe Acrobat for project documentation
- Experience supporting utility, infrastructure, industrial, or heavy construction projects.
- Strong understanding of civil/structural drawings, detailing practices, document control, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering teams in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel into the field (approximately 20%-30% of the time) for assignments and/or emergency design work in all five boroughs.
- Ability to work overtime to meet critical deadlines/perform emergency work. Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Background in steel, structural, or fabrication detailing with strong knowledge in industry standards
- Experience producing shop/fabrication drawings for field execution with a strong eye for constructability/practicality of designs.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor designers, prioritize workload, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong proficiency in Tekla.
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Bronx, NY
Occupation
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Industry
Engineering Services
Posted
9 days ago