Chief Designer

We harness the power of innovation so that you can change the world and help our customers solve their most complex challenges

Florida
Office
R180190
Design/CAD/BIM
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At BCC Engineering, a Parsons Company, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

 

Job Description:

Performs the most complex and advanced design functions for all phases of a project. Draws upon extensive technical experience, particularly with engineering/construction projects. Utilizes software applications extensively. Note: This position is the highest individual contributor level in the Designer job hierarchy and has limited incumbents. The use of this title requires GBU Talent Director or GBU Compensation Manager approval.

Specific Responsibilities

- Develops conceptual layout and design from P&IDs, equipment arrangement and modeling from vendor drawings, isometric detail extraction in software applications, troubleshooting and fixing failed isometric drawings, interference checking and clash approval, tracking pipe modeling progress, tracking equipment status and modeling progress, liaison and coordination with client and other disciplines.
- Prepares layout and subsequent modeling of all equipment, steel, piping, pipe supports, instrumentation, cable trays and conduit.
- Achieves cost effective and timely execution of the design from conceptual layouts to the development of the electronic model and subsequent isometrics and general arrangement drawings extracted from model.
- Prepares equipment design files.
- Participates in activities to define discipline design organization, including execution of discipline work involving design approach, schedules, standards, budgets, and procedures to meet client scope of work requirements.
- Assists in making staff assignments and monitors productivity and technical proficiency of the assigned personnel.
- Reviews work produced to ensure that applicable codes, standards, and procedures are followed, and that quality is acceptable.
- May provide input for managers regarding employee training, development and evaluation.
- Advises management regarding areas of improvement in staffing, progress slippage, scope changes or other events which could negatively affect project completion.
- May serve as job lead designer, with responsibility for preliminary through final project completion, including liaison with clients, suppliers, and contractors.
- Oversees the progress of drawings produced, ensuring quality.
- Recommends design methods and equipment use for discipline standards.
- Oversees application of state-of-the-art technology in the design area and recommends improvements to production methods.
- Ensures that checking is performed in accordance with discipline checking policy and procedures.
- Collaborates with Engineers and other engineering disciplines to ensure quality of design.
- Advises management with respect to change order requests for additions, deletions, or changes to the original scope of work.
- May oversee work deliverables from discipline design/drafting personnel on specified projects.


- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Skills and Competencies

- Advanced computer skills
- Proficiency utilizing CAD
- Advanced knowledge and experience with computer software used in design assignments
- Proven ability to perform in a lead capacity on a project
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills


Education and Typical Experience

- Associate's Degree 2-year technical degree (or equivalent) is preferred
- 15+ years related experience (including job lead experience)

Licenses and Certifications

- certificate of completion in CAD design from an accredited technical institution, preferred

Key Relationships:

- Supervision Received - Engineering Manager; Project Manager
- Supervision Given - Lower-level Designers (technical guidance only)
- Internal Contacts - All Employees on Project
- External Contacts - Clients; Suppliers

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $60.14 - $108.27

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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