Designer 1

Trapani + Associates’ Radiation Shielding Engineering Designer I will primarily be responsible for the drafting of shielding projects for healthcare, research, and industrial applications under the supervision of senior staff members.

• Frequently coordinate, communicate, and problem-solve within the project team to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Develop and implement design and construction packages, sketches, and fabrication drawings using standard shielding design procedures, methods, and redlines, based on sketches or concepts provided by others.
• Collaborate with senior team members to produce construction documents for a variety of shielding projects.
• Proactively anticipate construction challenges and promptly alert senior staff to any issues.

The standard training period is 1 to 2 years, during which candidates will be introduced to shielding design concepts, implement their training, and progress to managing more challenging project types. Prior experience with building construction is required.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other standard office equipment such as copy machines, computer printers and plotters. The staff member in this position frequently communicates internally and externally; must be able to exchange accurate information via phone, email, and/or in person. Specific vision abilities apply including close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

This entry-level position offers comprehensive training in radiation shielding design from one of the world’s leading design groups. While no prior radiation shielding experience is necessary, candidates must exhibit a strong desire to learn, acute attention to detail, and solid critical thinking skills.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Manage up to five projects at a time, either working independently or in collaboration with senior team members.
• Ability to identify and make suggestions for design improvements.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Architecture, Structural or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of building construction techniques and materials, as well as design principles.
• Knowledge of 2D AutoCAD is also required.
• Proven ability to visualize things three-dimensionally from 2D documents.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to clearly convey design intent graphically and verbally.
• Keen eye for detail in graphics, such as line weights, detail layouts, and grammar.
• Strong ability to design within projected schedule timelines.
• Strong team player with effective interpersonal skills.
• Skilled knowledge of Autodesk REVIT and 2D AutoCAD software for architectural or structural design, rendering, and detailing, emphasizing steel and concrete construction.
• Associate’s degree with coursework in drafting/design is a plus.
• Working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in construction.
• Demonstrate the ability to resolve design challenges and display a high degree of drafting proficiency with strong project organization skills.