Structural Designer

Structural Designer

Plans and conducts work requiring judgment, creativity, and coordination in the layout and design of structural systems.

Participates in design approach and proposes solutions.

Prepares deliverables for all phases of the project, including models, plans, elevations, sections, schedules, and details to support design and engineering leads for meetings, proposals, and construction documents.

Attends and participates in design status updates for their areas of responsibility in discipline meetings, both internal and external as needed.

Reviews and adheres to specifications in developing and delivering quality designs. Provides specifications input and comments where appropriate.

Coordinates designs and deliverables and resolves conflicts with / between all disciplines and existing field conditions where required.

Performs field surveys of existing conditions.

Responds to design and coordination requests, conflict resolution requests, and information sharing requests in a timely manner.

Provides labor estimates for proposed tasks for self.

Reviewing and processing submittal documents.

Has deep knowledge of required discipline subject areas as well as a high familiarity with other subject areas both within structural and other disciplines.

Has a solid understanding of how your work affects scope, schedule, and budget. Understands the importance of identifying scope creep early with the ability to elevate to project leadership.

Demonstrated ability to identify various options to solve technical problems, itemize pros and cons of each option, followed by the presentation of all options and findings to the design team and customer where appropriate.

Ability to determine the correct path forward by asking pertinent questions and requesting clarity.

Understands industry best practices.

Provides leadership to more junior staff while maintaining a positive attitude and outlook.

Demonstrates working knowledge of codes and standards.

Ability to break a project down into required tasks, assign hours to each task, and provide work estimates to leadership on an as needed basis.

Extensive modeling and drafting experience utilizing Revit and AutoCAD or other programs as necessary.

Extensive model review experience utilizing Navisworks and Bluebeam.

Ability to perform as an area or system lead designer.

Has thorough understanding of discipline requirements.