Industrial Designer/Detailer at Boise

Job Description

NATURE OF WORK

 

Take conceptual plant layouts and sketches and develop them into a set of working drawings that can be utilized to construct a facility. Design and prepare complete and accurate construction and fabrication drawings for industrial projects. Integrating skilled architectural/engineering drafting methods and procedures with the operation and application of computer-aided design equipment and software.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

•  Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Designers and Detailers to produce the following types of drawings for use by field and fabrication personnel:

  o  Site Development drawings

  o  Process Flow Diagrams

  o  Equipment Layout drawings

  o  Concrete construction drawings

  o  Steel construction and fabrication drawings

  o  Sheet metal fabrication drawings

  o  Industrial ventilation drawings (dust control systems)

•  Participate in design review meetings and report weekly progress for weekly project meetings.

•  Provide input to estimating as to number of hours required to complete drawings for a project based on a given scope of work.

•  Travel to project site to gather pertinent dimensional information.

•  Produce preliminary steel layout and minor platform design.

•  Perform minor calculations for system design (surge bin sizing, spouting size selection, dust collection CFM requirements, and minor conveyor sizing).

•  Maintain a working knowledge of construction and fabrication means and methods.

•  Maintain a working knowledge of construction and fabrication nomenclature (i.e. weld symbols, rebar callout abbreviations, steel drawing abbreviations, etc.).

•  Modify drawings as directed by engineer or architect at the conclusion of a project to match what was actually built in the field - “As-Builts”.

•  Minor coordination with vendors gathering equipment dimensions & specifications. Check equipment approval drawings for fit within a system.

•  Maintain project drawing files according to Bratney Companies standards and procedures.

 

Job Requirements

KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES / SKILLS

 

Must be proficient with Bratney Companies current version of AutoCAD. Must possess strong 2D drafting skills, 3D visualization skills and 3D modeling aptitudes. Must possess and maintain a basic understanding of building code requirement as it pertains to facility layout. Must be accurate, organized, self-motivated, cooperative, and possess a strong work ethic.  Experience with SolidWorks helpful.

 

EDUCATION

 

Work requires an educational background sufficient to design and modify electronic working drawings. Normally acquired through an Associates Degree in Design, Architecture or a related field, with course work in computer-aided design. Must possess a working knowledge of industrial plant design and operation.

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

 

Travel required 5%-15% of time

Country: USA, State: Idaho, City: Boise, Company: Bratney Companies.