Structural Designer

Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM or CATIA. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal. Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications. Exclude classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignments.  

Leveling Factors

Knowledge

Full Considerable knowledge of the job. Complete acquaintance with and understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the job, and their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered.  

Supervision Given and Received

Limited supervision. No instructions needed on routine work, and general instructions given on new lines of work or special assignments.  

Typical Duties and Tasks

Duties & tasks are varied and moderately complex. Resolves most questions and problems, and refers complex questions to higher levels.  

Consequence of Errors

Errors may be difficult to detect and would normally result in loss of customer business, material, or equipment to resolve.  

Contacts

Contacts are frequent with individuals representing other departments, and/or representing outside organizations. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance to the function of the department or which may be of sensitive nature.  

Basic Qualifications

Associate's or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience. **Candidates with ABET accredited Bachelor's degree will not be considered*** 2 years of related experience can be substituted for Associate’s degree. 4 years of non-related experience can be substituted for Associate’s degree. An Apprentice Certificate or graduation from Navy Nuclear Power School can be substituted for Associate’s degree.  

Occasional meetings will take place inside the yard. Security clearance is not required