Senior Designer
Job Description
Title: Sr. Designer
Location: Morgantown, WV
Hire Type: Contractto hire
Compensation: $35-41/hour
Benefits: 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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Hold expert knowledge of industry-standard design software (AutoCAD family of products) and apply best practices to project requirements.
- Ensure the company remains current on the latest industry technology and tools, recommending updates when necessary.
- Under the direction of Project Managers or Lead Engineers, communicate and coordinate with clients to resolve project questions regarding design requirements and standards.
- Provide clear updates on project status to both internal teams and external clients.
- Train, coach, and mentor design staff, including researching and coordinating training opportunities.
- Recommend and enforce company policies, procedures, and design standards.
- Review work of other designers/drafters for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Assist in hiring new design talent and conducting performance reviews with the Drafting & Design Coordinator and HR.
- Escalate issues to Principals as needed.
- Collaborate with Principals on project design changes, contract modifications, and manpower requirements.
- Review work in progress by team members or outside consultants to ensure satisfactory performance.
- Compile information for Principals to verify work is on schedule and meets contract requirements.
- Establish project-specific drafting procedures consistent with company standards.
- Support engineering and project management teams with tasks such as researching specifications and vendor coordination.
- Assist with updates, revisions, and maintenance of drafting and design standards.
- Perform Designer-level responsibilities as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to perform all key responsibilities of a Designer.
- Strong decision-making skills and ability to find alternative solutions.
- Provide clear direction to assigned staff and maintain effective communication within dynamic design teams.
- Solve complex problems and implement innovative design approaches.
- Establish and maintain standards, processes, and systems within the team.
- Participate in and lead meetings with senior management.
- Technical degree or certificate from an accredited designer/drafter program; Associate degree preferred.
- Minimum five years of experience in developing design processes and driving innovation.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, CADWorx, Plant 3D, and Civil 3D.
- Experience with other 3D software (e.g., Revit) is a plus.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Alyssa Ford
Senior Technical Recruiter
Alyssa Ford is a dedicated Senior Technical Recruiter, driven by her commitment to establishing meaningful connections with individuals and assisting them in navigating the complexities of career transitions.
She has over 4.5 total years of recruiting experience and 4 years at Sterling, where she focuses on the energy and infrastructure division.
Alyssa's innate ability to connect with people and understand their unique career aspirations has been instrumental in her success as a Senior Technical Recruiter. She finds great joy in forging professional relationships and participating in candidates' journeys as they navigate the tough decisions associated with job changes.
Having experienced the challenges of job hunting firsthand, Alyssa empathizes with candidates facing similar struggles. She encourages job seekers not to lose hope and to stay persistent throughout their search. Alyssa believes that the right role will come along at the right time, and maintaining a positive attitude and determination can make all the difference in finding the perfect fit.