Senior Designer

• Under direction from the Project Manager or Lead Engineers, may be required to maintain communications and
• Responsible for ensuring that the company is current on the latest industry technology and using the best tools
• researching product specifications, contacting vendors, and other support functions as needed.
• Work with the Drafting & Design (D&D) Coordinator and Human Resources Coordinator to hire new design talent
• drafting personnel can be accomplished in a manner which meets both project and division goals.
• coordinate with clients to resolve project questions, such as design requirements, and standards.
• Assist engineering and project management staff with day to day project functions, as needed, including
• Establish drafting criteria and procedure for each assigned project consistent with Company standards.
• Reviewing the work of other Designers and/or Drafters for accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Review with the Principals all project design changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, extra
• Review work in progress by other team members and/or outside consultants to ensure that it is being performed
• Compile and prepare information requested by the Principals to determine if the work is in accordance with the
• Assists D&D Coordinator with updates, revisions and maintenance of drafting & design standards.
• Ensure suitable communication/updates are being provided by the design team to internal and external clients
• Adhere to and enforce company and industry design and drafting standards.
• and conduct performance reviews with existing employees.
• Train, coach, or mentor as appropriate including researching and coordinating training for the design family.
• Recommend policies and procedures and ensures that Company policies are clearly communicated to the design
• Review drafting personnel needs and reports such to the Principals in a timely fashion so that assignment of
• Report escalation of any issues to the Principals where necessary.

Ability to establish & maintain standards, processes & systems within a design team.

Ability to communicate within a dynamic design team, often with contacts external to home office location.

Demonstrate the ability to perform all key qualifications of a Designer.

Ability to provide clear & concise direction to assigned staff

Capacity to conduct and participate in meetings with senior management.

The ability to make decisions and find alternative solutions to problems.

Ability to solve complex problems and strive for innovative approaches to the design maturity process.

• Hold expert knowledge of industry standard design software (AutoCAD family of products) and apply best
• and Science preferred.
• Technical degree or certificate of completion from an accredited designer/drafter curriculum; Associate of Arts
• Five or more years of experience developing design processes and inspiring innovative approaches.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD, CADWorx &/or Plant 3D, and Civil 3D.
• Although not the primary responsibility of this position, when needed, a Senior Designer has the ability to
• Experience with other 3D software such as Revit is a plus.

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.