Structural Designer II - (Heavy Industrial Equipment & Hot Exhaust Ducting)

Job Overview The Structural Designer II is a mid-level technical contributor responsible for producing accurate 3D models, drawings, and material take-offs for heavy industrial equipment and hot exhaust ducting systems. This role builds on previous drafting experience and focuses on large-scale, high-temperature ducting and structural platework under the guidance of senior designers and engineers. This position supports the design of hot exhaust and flue gas ducting systems associated with pollution control equipment downstream of combustion turbines, boilers, and fired heaters. Responsibilities increase in scope with design execution, coordination, and quality. This job description represents only the primary areas of responsibility; specific assignments may vary depending on departmental needs. To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Key Responsibilities Prepare 3D CAD models, fabrication drawings, and material take-offs for heavy industrial equipment and ducting systems. Assist in the design of hot exhaust and flue gas ducting, including casings, transitions, and associated structural plate components. Develop drawings for customer review, material procurement, and fabrication, following established design standards and templates. Incorporate design input related to thermal expansion, operating temperature, and mechanical loading as directed by senior designers or engineers. Coordinate ducting layouts and interfaces with associated equipment such as SCR reactors, baghouses, ESPs, dampers, and expansion joints, with guidance as needed. Review project inputs for completeness and raise questions or discrepancies to senior designers or project engineers. Perform geometric and material calculations (lengths, areas, volumes, weights, angles) to support drawing accuracy and material lists. Revise drawings based on internal reviews, customer comments, and fabrication feedback. Participate in interdisciplinary coordination with Engineering, Project Management, and Sales to support project execution. Follow document control procedures for drawing issuance, revisions, and file management. Qualifications Associate’s degree in Computer‑Aided Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline. Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in industrial structural or mechanical design. Experience producing industrial ductwork or plate structures, preferably in heavy industrial or process‑equipment environments. Proficiency in 3D modeling and preparation of fabrication‑ready drawings. Ability to perform basic geometric and material quantity calculations accurately. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D mechanical design software. Exposure to hot exhaust or flue gas ducting systems operating at elevated temperatures. Familiarity with pollution control equipment such as SCRs, baghouses, or ESPs. Basic understanding of thermal expansion concepts in large ducting or plate structures. Knowledge of common industrial welding practices and fabrication constraints. Ability to interpret P&IDs and coordinate ducting layouts with process requirements. Travel Requirements: Estimated to be no more than 5% of working hours. Valid driver’s license required. ADA Requirements Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods. The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of the job. Compliance with company attendance standards. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. #J-18808-Ljbffr