Structural Designer

Structural Designer

This Structural Designer role is based in Houston, Texas and focuses on delivering high-quality structural design for oil and gas, refinery, and petrochemical projects. The position requires strong proficiency with CAD tools, particularly CADWorx, AutoCAD, Micro Station, and Revit, and involves producing and checking detailed structural drawings for concrete, structural steel, and civil disciplines.

• Develop accurate and detailed structural design drawings using CAD software, including Revit, AutoCAD, Micro Station, and CADWorx.
• Produce drawings for concrete and structural steel structures, and support civil discipline design as needed.
• Check the accuracy and quality of drawings developed by drafters when assigned, ensuring alignment with engineering direction and discipline drawings.
• Interpret and apply engineering information, including equipment drawings and discipline-specific documentation, to create clear and precise structural layouts.
• Apply AISC and ACI standard details in the development of structural designs and drawings.
• Incorporate specifications and installation details for construction bulk materials and equipment into design deliverables.
• Support projects in the oil and gas, refinery, and petrochemical sectors by providing reliable structural design solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers, drafters, and other project stakeholders to ensure designs meet project requirements and industry standards.
• Maintain organized design files and documentation to support project reviews and quality assurance processes.

• At least 5 years of working experience with CAD software, including Revit, AutoCAD, Micro Station, and CADWorx.
• Demonstrated structural design experience in oil and gas, refinery, and petrochemical projects.
• Strong structural engineering and structural design background, with the ability to produce concrete and structural steel drawings.
• Proficiency in checking and validating the accuracy and quality of drawings prepared by drafters.
• Knowledge and practical application of AISC standard details.
• Knowledge and practical application of ACI standard details.
• Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering direction, equipment drawings, and discipline drawings and translate them into clear design deliverables.
• Working knowledge of foundation design concepts relevant to structural projects.

• Experience with CADWorx in structural and foundation design contexts.
• Background in oil, gas, refinery, and petrochemical facility design.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to drawing accuracy and quality.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in an engineering environment.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple design tasks and maintain clear documentation.
• Problem-solving skills to address design challenges in complex industrial projects.

This position is based in an office environment with standard working hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role involves daily use of CAD software and engineering documentation in a professional setting focused on industrial projects in the oil and gas, refinery, and petrochemical sectors. Team members work collaboratively with engineers, drafters, and other project personnel. The organization offers paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) as part of its benefits, supporting a balanced and sustainable work-life experience.

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and…