Structural Designer - Hybrid
About the role
Under the direction of a Senior Designer you will:
- Work with other Designers and Engineers to produce quality drawings for a variety of project types from concept phase through construction documents.
- Set up plans, sections and details to specified drafting standards.
- Coincordinate with multi-discipline design team, clients and equipment suppliers.
- Provide direction to Technicians, review the quality of their work, and assist with training.
- Communicate effectively with clients, contractors and internal teammates, and collaborate on design decisions within your area of experience.
- Utilize software with increasing efficiency and depth of understanding.
- Undertake increasingly complex design tasks and responsibilities with a commitment to continuous learning, technical development and client service.
Responsibilities
Work with other Designers and Engineers to produce quality drawings for a variety of project types from concept phase through construction documents.
Set up plans, sections and details to specified drafting standards.
Coincordinate with multi-discipline design team, clients and equipment suppliers.
Provide direction to Technicians, review the quality of their work, and assist with training.
Communicate effectively with clients, contractors and internal teammates, and collaborate on design decisions within your area of experience.
Utilize software with increasing efficiency and depth of understanding.
Undertake increasingly complex design tasks and responsibilities with a commitment to continuous learning, technical development and client service.
Requirements
Starting Hourly Range: $30.00 - $39.00.
A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer including, but not limited to, market data, geographic location, experience, and specialized skills.
Qualifications
- Certificate in construction related design/drafting or higher.
- 5+ Years of experience
Skills
Software proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant tools.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Profit-sharing
- 401(k)
- Paid leave
- Fun opportunities for friendly competition
- Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement
Schedule
Hybrid/Remote
Pay
$30.00 - $39.00 per hour
Company Information
VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities, and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.
Why VAA?
Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work. Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement. An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace USA and by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024/2025).