Hybrid Civil/Structural Design Department Lead

at Freeport-McMoRan

• Job title: Civil/Structural Design Department Lead
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $101,000 - $141,000 per year
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New Orleans, United States

About the role

• Senior Engineering Specialist at Freeport-McMoRan leading CAD best practices for engineering projects. Managing design teams, ensuring quality, and compliance throughout project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Engineering Specialist – Civil/Structural Design plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of engineering projects from initial concept through to final execution by establishing and implementing CAD best practices.
• The Senior Engineering Specialist leads a design team, champions design excellence, and fosters a culture of innovation and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage, lead, train, and mentor a team of designers while promoting continuous learning and improvement.
• Establish design objectives and technical specifications aligned with project goals and ensure quality and consistency across all projects.
• Coordinate design reviews, document and implement CAD standards, and drive project CAD setup activities.
• Coordinate design resource allocation with engineering leads, evaluate new personnel skillsets before mobilization, and collaborate with other disciplines to develop procedural interfaces while working with software vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Collaborate with other disciplines, manage project schedules and budgets, and educate engineering personnel on software functionality.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations, and perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and 9 years of related engineering design experience including managing design professionals, process development, and execution, OR Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific discipline and 5 years of engineering design experience including managing design professionals, process development, and execution
• Expertise with industry-standard CAD tools
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of efficient plant layout
• Associate degree in Drafting and Design, or closely related field

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for auto, home and pet
• Internal progression opportunities