Structural Designer
Actalent · Olathe, KS · Today
On-siteEngineering$25–$40/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Design building structures using structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and wood in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
- Develop clear and accurate structural design drawings that effectively convey design intent to clients and project stakeholders.
- Prepare structural calculations and documentation to support design decisions and ensure structural integrity and compliance.
- Interpret and apply project and company standards and procedures to all design work.
- Collaborate closely with engineers, working side by side to refine designs, resolve technical issues, and coordinate project details.
- Incorporate redlines and feedback from engineers and project team members into drawings and models in a timely manner.
- Utilize design and drafting software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and other structural design programs to produce drawings and models.
- Support commercial and industrial structural design projects, with potential involvement in education, mixed-use, and retail projects.
- Collaborate with architectural and other discipline drawings to ensure structural designs integrate seamlessly with overall project requirements.
- Maintain organized project files, drawings, and calculations to support efficient project delivery and future reference.
- Meet project deadlines by managing workload effectively and, when necessary, working additional hours as deadlines approach.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3–10 years of related structural design work experience.
- Proficiency in structural design of steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and wood building structures.
- Experience with Revit for building and structural modeling.
- Experience with structural analysis and design software such as STAAD and RAM.
- Ability to produce accurate structural calculations to support design work.
- Strong understanding of structural design principles and building systems in commercial and industrial projects.
- Adequate understanding of reading, interpreting, and coordinating architectural and structural drawings.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in drawings, models, and calculations.
- Effective communication skills for working closely with engineers and project team members.
- Ability to learn and apply project-specific and company-wide standards and procedures.