Structural Designer

Structural Designer

The Power global practice is seeking to hire a Structural Designer. As a Structural Designer, you 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.

• 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.
• Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Assist with design on a variety of projects pertaining to industrial, manufacturing, and other clients ranging from facility modifications to new facilities.
• Assist engineers and designers to perform 2D drafting and 3D modeling tasks. Design will be prepared using engineering standards and procedures.
• Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various components and refining rough sketches.
• Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Assist with preparing structural calculations. Assist 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.
• Assist with schedules, budgets and project criteria into structural design and layouts.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience.
• OR associate degree and 3 years related experience.
• OR 4 years progressive detailing and design experience.
• 7-14 years of experience required
• Basic understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Basic knowledge in 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-disciplined 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.

Key Skills:

• Able to communicate with engineering team to model objects in a 3d modeling software, and create drawings directly from the model.
• Able to lead a small team of designers on assigned projects,
• able to communicate effectively with engineers, designers, and other disciplines on the projects.
• Able and willing to work with designers around the globe