Structural Designer ; TX

Structural Designer 3

Department:
Civil / Structural

Reports To:

Civil/Structural Director
FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Work Schedule:

M-F 8:00am – 5:00pm

Travel Required:

Up to 20%

Location:

Houston, TX
Management:
No
EEO:
Professionals
Job Family:
Professionals

ZAP is a full-service engineering, design, and construction management firm servicing the oil & gas, heavy industrial, mining, and manufacturing sectors. From our Houston, Texas office, we execute projects across North America spanning from California to Florida and Canada down to Mexico. Our projects range in size from simple engineering studies or maintenance repairs to full‑scale design of large facilities. ZAP operates at a fast pace while providing a team‑centric approach to our work.

This is a hands‑on, full‑time professional position for a structural AutoCAD designer. The day‑to‑day duties include performing the design of equipment foundations, equipment towers, building structures, pipe racks, platforms, and any other structural components utilized in heavy industrial/manufacturing facilities or required by our clients.

• 3D Modeling
  • Work with a structural engineer to understand the nature of the design.
  • Prepare 3D models of the structural design using AutoCAD and Advanced Steel.
  • Coordinate with all disciplines to create an accurate and complete model.
• Construction Drawings
  • Prepare final construction drawings to reflect the engineered/modeled design.
  • Update drawings per engineer comments.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

This position works 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours vary and are dependent on business needs.

Monday through Friday, hours may vary with the workload.

As needed to satisfy the requirements of the position.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Accrued PTO
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Basic Life / AD&D
• Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Aflac

Position

Relevant Experience

Education

• 7+ years of industrial design experience using Auto Desk products required.
• Associate’s Degree Or Equivalent Experience Preferred.
• In addition to the essential duties listed above, this role should have advanced communication skills, more experience with leadership and be an expert user of technology and software required to execute daily tasks. This position will be competent in required job skills and knowledge and have the ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem‑solving skills to be able to resolve simple problems quickly and effectively.
• Ability to self‑direct and take responsibility for own tasks.
• Basic leadership skills and some general experience leading work groups or task forces in specific projects.
• Proficient user of technology and software required to execute daily tasks.
• Must have a valid, active driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record.

The position does not have any regular responsibility for overseeing or supervising the work of other team members.

Supervisor/manager closely monitors work; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided.

(The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more of working time.)

• The work environment is the typical office environment. The employee must complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including staff, clients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others.
• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In many cases, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the…