Structural Revit Designer
About the role
Our US East Design & Delivery Organization (DDO) is expanding and we're seeking a Structural Designer to join our team. This role involves shaping major infrastructure, industrial, and building projects, particularly water and wastewater treatment facilities, energy infrastructure, and other complex structural systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop coordinated 2D and 3D models and produce contract drawings for reinforced concrete and structural steel systems using AutoCAD and BIM platforms, especially Revit.
- Create accurate, visually clear, and construction-ready deliverables, ensuring clarity, precision, and constructability in every detail.
- Collaborate with structural engineers and multidisciplinary teams to integrate structural designs with civil, mechanical, electrical, and process elements, driving alignment and resolving clashes through model-based coordination and tools like Navisworks and VR platforms.
- Apply company standards, contribute to BIM execution plans, and enhance libraries of templates, families, and standard details.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Design Services, Construction Engineering Technology, Applicable Technical Training, Civil Engineering Technology, Structural Drafting/Design, Architectural Design, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of structural design and drafting experience, with a strong emphasis on concrete and steel structures.
- Demonstrated experience producing 3D BIM models and detailed construction drawings for structural systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD; strong working knowledge of Revit for structural modeling.
- Experience with Navisworks or similar coordination software preferred.
- Solid understanding of structural systems, including reinforced concrete, structural steel framing, and foundations.
- Familiarity with infrastructure or industrial facilities (e.g., water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, energy facilities) is highly desirable.
Qualifications
- Ability to work independently and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats.
- Capable of analyzing specific problems and issues to find the best solutions, which could be technical or professional in nature.
- Able to develop own capabilities through participation in assessment and development planning activities, formal and informal training, and gaining or maintaining external professional accreditation.
- Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Skills
- AutoCAD proficiency.
- Strong working knowledge of Revit for structural modeling.
- Experience with Navisworks or similar coordination software.
- Understanding of structural systems, including reinforced concrete, structural steel framing, and foundations.
- Familiarity with infrastructure or industrial facilities.
Benefits
- 401K - Eligible on the first day of the month following 3 months of service.
- Paid time off - PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service.
- Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees.
- GHD observes 9 holidays per year.
- Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee.
- Wellness Benefit - Full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program, reimbursing up to $250 annually for health club memberships, home exercise equipment, bicycles, race/run/marathon entrance fees, smoking cessation programs, weight loss programs, fitbits, and fitness tracking devices.
Pay
$32.00-$64.00 based on experience and location.
Schedule
This role can be based in one of the following office locations: Buffalo, NY | Syracuse, NY | Harrisburg, PA | King of Prussia, PA | Bowie, MD | Tampa, FL | Orlando, FL.
Company Information
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.