Senior Designer

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.

Essential Functions

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Experience and Education

• 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.