Sr. Structural Designer in Metairie, Louisiana at EDG Inc

Job Opening Details

Industry*Oil & GasPositionSr. Structural DesignerReq Code3078General LocationMetairiePrimary Responsibilities

RequisitionNumber: 3078

JobTitle: Sr. Structural Designer

DateOpened: 10/27/2026

Location:Metairie,LA

Industry: Oil &Gas

Department:Drafting

EmploymentType: Full-Time Regular

Part-TimeAvailable: No

Eligiblefor US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

FLSAExemption: Non-Exempt

JobSummary:

StructuralDesigner experienced with preparing layouts and designs of complexoffshore/onshore structural systems utilizing Company 2D and 3D modelingsoftware. They may occasionally be called upon to function as a Project Leadresponsible for leading a group of drafters, Drafting Checker and orCoordinator on Project(s).

JobDuties and Responsibilities:

Prepare 3D models and drawings for assignedprojects from sketches or SACs model output files and/or verbal instructions;

Manage Project Work Flow to ensure projectcompletion and adherence to project schedules;

Monitor and mentor the drafters assigned totheir project;

Assist in evaluating and determining manpowerrequirements for their projects;

Draft technical details and specifydimensions, materials;

Edit drawings and incorporate changes fromprovided markups and/or verbal instructions;

Create material lists and weight reportsutilizing 3D model or manually when required;

Check drawings and other documents related tothe task being performed; verifying correctness and thoroughness fits withinprojects intent and 3D model/design drawings;

Review information received from design teammembers, question inconsistencies, apparent errors, and omissions;

Interact with design team and clients forresolving drafting/design related issues;

Ensure that all drawings adhere to Client,Industry and Company Standards;

Possibly be utilized as a Checker ofStructural Design drawings and or layouts;

Maintain project files and folders and followcompany standards;

Assist in preparing man-hour estimates,budgets and schedules for their respective discipline;

Responsible for keeping their Project Engineerand direct Supervisors updated on any and all concerns relating to theirrespective assignments and discipline;

Perform field work as required to obtainaccurate information and create sketches for the design of the project.Duration determined by the project requirements and project management.

Qualifications(Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

Requires a minimum of (15) years experienceof structural drafting and design experience with engineering projects in theoffshore oil & gas industry;

Up to five (5) years experience in onshore orrelated industry may be considered towards the total fifteen (15) years of requiredexperience;

Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suiteof products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook);

Proficient with design software i.e. (AutoCAD,Advance Steel and Navisworks, PDMS and E3D)

Must have a working knowledge of AISC, AWS,API RP 2A, and OSHA standards;

Must have working knowledge of AISC steelmembers and AWS weld symbols;

Familiarity with project systems to includecivil, structural, mechanical, and electrical components to allowconsiderations of those aspects into structural design as required;

Ability and availability to work occasionalovertime to include weekends as dictated by project requirements;

The ability to interact with all levels ofstaff.

WorkingConditions:

Work is primarily conducted in an officeenvironment (Private or Semi-Private office) but also requires occasionaltravel to off-site work locations.

Field duties require outdoor work in a plantor offshore platform atmosphere;

Interaction with other team members, as wellas supervisors and client personnel;

Working offshore or in plant and/or shop areasaround production machinery with extreme noise levels;

Must be able to wear safety equipment asrequired by the safety department for personal protection;

May be at more than one job site in a day andmust be able to tolerate climate changes;

May be required to travel out of town on aperiodic basis.

Physical Requirements (With orwithout Reasonable Accommodation):

• Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds;
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits employee to communicate effectively;
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permit the employee to perform routine office duties;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

Other

DrugFree Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug freeworkplace. Applicants are subject toboth pre-employment hair and urine drug screens.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic,post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include bothhair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDGs drug freeworkplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and complywith drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

Weare an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law.