Designer, Structural Engineering
About The Position
TKDA is seeking a Structural Engineering Designer / Specialist with extensive experience modeling and designing a variety of facilities and structures. The role is part of an employee-owned, integrated team of multidisciplinary professionals preparing detailed drawings in Revit and AutoCAD for Class I, short line, and passenger railroads across the country. Projects include maintenance facilities, locomotive fueling stations, bulk handling structures, administration buildings, and other structures essential to railroad operations. The designer will lead the Rail division’s internal effort to develop, implement, and maintain structural standards and processes in Revit, including Revit Families. The position contributes throughout the project life cycle by creating base files, preparing construction documents, and incorporating redline drafting from other team members. It also supports structural system layout, multidisciplinary coordination, and clash detection reviews. Occasional field verification of existing facilities may be required, along with site assessments and construction observation tasks.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Architectural Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field of study.
- At least four years of progressive structural drafting and modeling experience.
- High proficiency with Revit for producing construction documents, graphic presentations, and 3D renderings.
- Strong knowledge of creating Revit Families and prior experience developing standard processes and details for a larger design team.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD for producing construction documents and basic renderings.
- Strong working knowledge of building systems, construction methods and practices, construction documentation preparation and assembly, and interpretation of construction plans.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, and electrical plans and models to assist with project coordination.
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills for project team discussions.
- Ability to travel as needed for site assessments, field verifications, and construction observation; occasional overnight travel of up to 15% may be required.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu software.
- Familiarity with MicroStation software.
- Previous experience conducting building surveys and field verifications.
- Previous experience in a professional service or consulting environment.
- Previous experience drafting and modeling structures and facilities in the railroad, transit, or industrial sectors.
Responsibilities
- Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of structural standards and processes in Revit for the Rail division, including Revit Families.
- Create project base files and prepare detailed construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
- Incorporate redline drafting prepared by other team members.
- Assist with structural system layout and multidisciplinary project coordination.
- Participate in clash detection reviews.
- Travel as needed to conduct site assessments and field verifications and perform construction observation tasks.
- On occasion, assist with field verification of existing facilities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one.
- Eligibility for discretionary bonuses through an annual incentive plan.
- Monthly employer HSA contributions if enrolled in an HSA-eligible plan.
- Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan funded entirely by company profits.
- Paid time off accrued based on professional experience.
- Eight paid holidays per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
