Structural Designer

Primary job responsibilities

• Conceptualizing and preparing plans, layouts, sections, details, and bills of materials to accurately convey construction or fabrication requirements
• Developing designs consistent with local codes and standards, client requirements, and good engineering practices, and coordinating with engineers and other designers for executing the design work
• Reviewing and comprehending information regarding structural calculations, equipment drawings, general arrangements, and other discipline drawings before beginning effort on structural drawings
• Developing material take-offs based on design drawings or extracted from 3D modeling platform
• Managing a team of structural engineers and designers on small, medium and large projects, ensuring each project meets budget and schedule
• Cooking project staffing for managed projects and conveying staffing needs to department manager
• Developing structural schedule and incorporation into overall project schedule
• Updating monthly project forecast, including estimates to complete and earned value
• Developing engineering (workhour) estimates and scopes for proposals
• Providing design guidance to structure engineers concerning fabrication related requirements including connections, framing, etc.
• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine the simplest, most effective solution
• Aiding in the development of scope, drawing, and specification bid packages
• Reviewing vendor drawings and provided structural input as required
• Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to released drawings and specifications
• Advising discipline project design leader concerning design or scope changes in a timely manner
• Providing input to the structural engineer for the resolution of queries from clients or third parties
• Maintaining clear, organized, and up-to-date drawing records and design documentation in accordance with department standards and assisting others in ensuring compliance
• Performing self-review of all the design deliverables prepared for accuracy and constructability
• Maintaining familiarity with and utilizing department design standards
• Maintaining familiarity with project scope, specifications, schedules and design criteria based upon the client and project
• Cooking with other disciplines as required
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to structural designers
• Performing fieldwork necessary to gather dimensions, structural sizes, and provide construction support

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent with additional technical training or experience is required. Associate’s degree in CAD/Drafting or equivalent is preferred
• Registration: None
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of related experience in structural design
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include but are not limited to:
• Knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Proficiency with AutoCAD is required
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit is a strong plus
• Proficiency in creating steel and concrete drawings for industrial projects is required
• Knowledge of structural detailing for steel and concrete structures is preferred
• Capable of adhering to existing drafting/quality standards and utilizing them properly
• Able to manage the pressures associated with fast-paced environments, critical design tolerances, and tight schedules, and adapt personal schedules to meet needs as they arise
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Knowledge of structural analysis software like RISA and STAAD is advantageous
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Desire to further develop design skills, experience and responsibility
• Willingness to visit job sites

Pay

Highest competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Schedule

Travel and/or visits to various job sites are required.