Structural Designer

Careers

As a member of our growing Water Design team, the Structural Designer will be responsible for developing and detailing Revit 3D models and construction drawings for water and wastewater facilities projects. This role collaborates closely with structural engineers and multidisciplinary teams to support the design and delivery of treatment plants, pump stations, and related facilities. The role is central to project delivery across our many offices and utilizes the latest BIM technology, predominantly Revit software, to produce high‑quality structural models and drawings.

Typical projects include reinforced concrete basins, tanks, process structures, equipment foundations, and building structures within water and wastewater treatment facilities.

• Develop and maintain structural Revit 3D models with moderate to high autonomy.
• Prepare plans, sections, and detailed structural drawings for concrete, steel, and masonry systems.
• Assist in model coordination and clash detection using BIM tools.
• Produce construction documents in coordination with engineers and project teams.
• Incorporate field data, redlines, and as‑built information into models and drawings.
• Work as a team player with technicians, designers, and other disciplines (process, mechanical, electrical) to execute projects and develop detailed design drawings.
• Arrange necessary resources for file sharing and communication to effectively share design files across the company or with clients, sub‑consultants, and contractors.
• Maintain strong communication with engineers and project managers to ensure timely delivery of projects and avoid potential conflicts.
• Ensure quality program compliance, including QA/QC to meet company standards.

Due to the collaborative nature of coordination using BIM tools, candidates must seek out and resolve issues through close interaction with other project team members. They must also maintain a positive team attitude and interpersonal effectiveness to foster and maintain an efficient and productive team.

The Water Design Center (WDC) is a knowledge‑based hub that excels in highly technical, multi‑discipline water and wastewater designs. The WDC specializes in large, high‑volume, custom treatment plant projects with advanced technologies. Centralizing the location of the WDC ensures constant communication, coordination, and participation with team members. This relationship benefits the client through project delivery schedule and design quality, as well as opportunities for team collaboration and professional growth.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in CAD, BIM, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of structural drafting/design experience (water/wastewater preferred).
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit (required);
  AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Experience with reinforced concrete, masonry building, and structural steel detailing.
• Strong understanding of structural construction drawings and structural systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.

• Understanding of water or wastewater treatment specific structural design.
• Experience using Bluebeam software.
• Experience with file sharing protocols and other methods of file transfer.
• Good communication and training skills (verbal and written).
• Associate degree or higher with a focus on CAD/BIM.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud and BIM
  360 file sharing software.

Garver offers its employees programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses, and continuous educational opportunities. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program, Garver walks the talk when it comes to work‑life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. Garver is in the top 100 of Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, delivering an exceptional level of client service that reflects its people‑first culture.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.