Structural Design Technician

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As a Structural Design Technician, you are responsible for the creation, coordination, and publishing of project deliverables including drawings, details, models, and other documentation necessary. The career‑level designer performs the key role of design development acting under the auspices of more senior level designers and engineers. It is the expectation that this level has developed the ability to act as a standalone entity able to take verbal direction and move the project forward.

The career‑level designer performs work with minimal supervision, reviews the work of entry and intermediate level designers as well as early career engineers for accuracy and completeness, and provides technical guidance related to their area of work to designers and engineers of all levels where appropriate. At this level, creativity and drive to solve problems while hitting deadlines is an expectation.

Depending on project need, the designer may assist with engineering calculations under the guidance of a project engineer.

• Plans and conducts work requiring judgement, 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 or between all disciplines and existing field conditions where required.
• Performs field survey 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.
• Reviews and processes 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, and present all options and findings to the design team and client 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 as needed.
• 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.

• Associate’s degree in Computer Drafting and Design, a similar course, or on‑the‑job experience.
• Experience in structural systems design in semiconductor or related high‑tech type facilities.
• 5 to 10+ years of experience.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start at 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, caregiver leave, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. The base salary range for this position is $66,000.00 to $90,800.00;

the position will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job posted on May 19, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.