Structural Designer - Aerospace & Industrial

Structural Designer – Aerospace & Industrial

Location:

Kansas City, MO

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Direct Hire

We are seeking an experienced Structural Designer – Aerospace & Industrial to join our client's team in Kansas City, MO. This position will support a variety of complex industrial, manufacturing, and aerospace-related projects by performing structural design, drafting, modeling, and documentation activities as part of a collaborative project team.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing structural drawings, 2D drafting, and 3D modeling for steel and reinforced concrete structures. This role requires a strong understanding of structural design principles, engineering standards, and construction documentation practices.

• Perform various phases of structural design including planning, site evaluations, analytical design, report preparation, specifications, proposal documentation, and construction drawings.
• Develop detailed construction drawings for steel and reinforced concrete structures utilizing structural specifications, engineering calculations, sketches, design information, and project standards.
• Produce complete drawing packages including design layouts, calculations, detailing, and construction documentation for projects of varying complexity.
• Support structural design efforts for industrial, manufacturing, aerospace, and facility modification projects.
• Perform 2D drafting and 3D modeling tasks while maintaining proper engineering standards and procedures.
• Prepare structural layouts, details, and design documentation using established design methods and techniques.
• Interpret engineering sketches, redlines, markups, and project requirements to develop accurate design deliverables.
• Prepare structural calculations and apply applicable design codes, standards, and specifications.
• Design structural elements, connections, and details for a variety of project applications.
• Review and complete design drawings while maintaining project scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Coordinate structural design information with project teams, including engineers, project managers, and other designers.
• Incorporate project schedules, budgets, and criteria into structural design development.
• Maintain organized project files including drawings, revisions, plot files, and related documentation.
• Identify and resolve design or drawing issues through collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Perform additional duties as assigned while following company policies and project standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of related experience; or
• Associate degree with a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or
• Minimum of 9 years of progressive structural detailing and design experience.
• Advanced proficiency with design software such as:
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Micro Station
• Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of structural design principles, calculations, detailing practices, and engineering standards.
• Knowledge of structural materials including steel and reinforced concrete design applications.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and construction documents.
• Experience creating structural drawings and models for industrial, manufacturing, or complex facility projects preferred.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience supporting aerospace, industrial, manufacturing, or large-scale facility projects.
• Experience with structural modeling and construction documentation.
• Familiarity with engineering codes, specifications, and industry standards.

No Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements or third-party recruiting agencies will be considered. Any unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies will be considered property of Aspen Technical Staffing.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.