Structural Designer - Buildings

Responsibilities

Structural Designer provides design and technical support for structural. Working under the supervision of licensed engineers, this role performs structural design and analysis, prepares drawings and specifications, and assists in developing innovative, safe, and cost-effective structural solutions. The Structural Designer collaborates closely with project teams to ensure deliverables meet quality standards, codes, budget, timeframe, and client expectations.

• Perform structural design and analysis using appropriate codes, standards, and engineering principles.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, and specifications for projects involving steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures.
• Utilize computer-assisted engineering design software and equipment to develop and document structural designs.
• Coordinate with engineers, CAD technicians, clients, project managers and other disciplines to ensure complete and accurate project deliverables.
• Research design options and materials; assist with developing technical solutions that meet client and project requirements.
• Review and check design drawings for accuracy, constructability, and compliance following established QA/QC procedures.
• Support preparation of cost estimates, schedules, and project documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain professional communication with internal teams and external clients.
• Maintain organized project files, documentation, and calculations in accordance with company standards.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and efficient work environment.

Corporate planning contributes to or supports planning activities that affect the entire organization. Department planning entails establishing specific goals, budgets, staffing plans, and timelines that align with the department’s objectives.

• Support engineering goals and project planning through timely, accurate, and coordinated design deliverables.
• Assist with preparation of design schedules, cost estimates, and project documentation.
• Contribute to team initiatives that improve efficiency and design quality.

Process of identifying, creating, and expanding opportunities that drive growth.

• Support proposals and RFP responses through technical expertise, preliminary design concepts and calculations.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients and assist in identifying repeat business opportunities.

Coordinate, organize, and support projects to ensure they are complete, on time, within scope, and on budget. Focuses on administrative, documentation, and communication that enable teams to work efficiently and achieve objectives.

• Coordinate, organize, and support engineering tasks to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Maintain organized project files and contribute to consistent document management practices.

Application of technical knowledge and the use of specialized tools, software, or systems are required to perform job tasks efficiently and meet organizational goals.

• Perform structural design and analysis using engineering design software.
• Stay current with software updates and apply new features effectively.
• Utilize modeling software to develop plans, sections, and details.

The process and inspections used to ensure that all work meets established standards, specifications, and client requirements through the prevention, detection, and correction of errors.

• Review work for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Revise drawings and designs based on redlines, ensuring corrections are implemented accurately and use feedback to improve future work quality.
• Participate in maintaining project QA/QC documentation and standards.

Supports the organization’s resources and facilitates smooth administrative operations, enabling efficient operations.

• Support the creation and maintenance of training materials to help onboard and develop other engineers.
• Participate in cross‑training and interdepartmental collaboration to support project…