Assistant Structural Designer (Chicago)

About the role

An Assistant Structural Designer will assist in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and structural plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing detailed construction drawings for steel and reinforced concrete structures using structural specifications, engineering calculations, sketches, detailed drawings, and design information according to project standards and procedures.
• Aid in a full range of drawing production work, including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Aid with design on a variety of projects pertaining to industrial, manufacturing, and other clients, ranging from facility modifications to new facilities.
• Aid engineers and designers in performing 2D drafting and 3D modeling tasks. Design will be prepared using engineering standards and procedures.
• Aid with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various components, and refining rough sketches.
• Aid with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Aid with preparing structural calculations.
• Aid with interpreting and applying design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Design and draft structural elements and details.
• Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Aid with schedules, budgets, and project criteria into structural design and layouts.
• Aid with organizing and maintaining all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years of related experience required.
• Associate's Degree and 3 years of related experience required.
• 4 years of progressive detailing and design experience required.
• Basic understanding of design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Basic knowledge of design, calculations, and design systems.
• Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of structural discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) in a multi-disciplinary project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Pay

$36.00-44.00 Hourly

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID

261934

Job Hire Type

Experienced

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