Staff Civil Designer - Oil, Gas & Chemical (Kansas City)
burns mcdonnellKansas City (MO)
Staff Civil Designer - Oil, Gas & Chemical (Kansas City)
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burns mcdonnellKansas City (MO)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Overview:
In this role you help design civil infrastructure for oil, gas, and chemicals facilities, focusing on midstream and downstream sites. You work with cross-functional teams to develop site and land development packages, drainage, and earthwork plans, while creating 3D models and drawings for production tasks. You apply design codes, review vendor and internal drawings, and ensure quality within time and budget. This position offers meaningful work shaping critical civil systems for complex petrochemical projects.
Responsibilities:
Develop civil design deliverables for site design, land development, roads, storm drainage, storm water management, and erosion control Create 3D models and drawings for production work, including layout and calculations on complex assignments Execute civil design tasks using prescribed methods, refining sketches and updating designs Incorporate design codes and CAD standards; ensure compliance with specifications Review and check design work, including those from other designers and high-value centers Analyze data from reports, maps, and geologic sources to plan projects Review vendor drawings and equipment documentation for alignment with civil design Prepare and review volume calculations for excavation, dredging, and upland grading Manage revisions of drawings and project files; ensure organized storage Contribute to schedules, budgets, and project criteria; comply with policies Other duties as assigned
Key requirements:
Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years of experience OR Associate Degree and 8 years OR 9 years progressive detailing and design experience Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation and Excel Strong knowledge of civil design theory and cross-discipline awareness Ability to collaborate with project managers, engineers, and designers in multi-discipline teams Excellent written and verbal communication Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail collaboration communication problem-solving AutoCAD Civil 3D MicroStation
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