Structural Designer

Position:

Structural Designer

Location:

Harlingen, TX

Job :

6593

# of Openings:

1

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.

This role in the Water Design Center is one that is central to project delivery through 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. for water and wastewater treatment plants.

Primary responsibilities of the Structural Designer will include:

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

Working as team player with a group of technicians and designers of various levels and disciplines (process, structural, mechanical, and electrical) along with Project Leaders and design teams to execute projects and developed detailed design drawings.

Arranging necessary resources for file sharing and communication to effectively share design files across the company or with clients, sub consultants, and contractors;

Maintaining strong communication with engineers and project managers to ensure timely delivery of projects and avoid any potential project conflicts

Quality program compliance, including QA/QC to ensure all projects adhere to company standards

Due to the collaborative nature of coordination using BIM tools, candidates must have the ability to seek out and resolve issues through close interaction with other project team members.  In addition, the candidate must be able to maintain a positive team attitude and interpersonal effectiveness to foster and maintain an efficient and productive team. About Garver's Water Design Center:

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 means communication, coordination, and participation with team members is constant. This integral working relationship benefits the client through project delivery schedule and design quality, as well as opportunity for team collaboration and professional growth.

Requirements:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in CAD, BIM, Engineering Technology, or related field5+ 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

Preferred

Skills:

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…