Senior Designer I
About The Position
The Senior Designer I, Structural role is an advanced-level position for individuals with strong competency in structural design and drafting. In this role, you will lead the development of structural layouts and design deliverables for complex projects, including large facility foundations and steel systems. Operating with minimal day-to-day direction, you will take ownership of design scope across mid-sized projects or multiple smaller efforts, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and alignment with project requirements. You will apply advanced knowledge of design practices, materials, and industry standards while collaborating closely with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to support successful project execution.
Requirements
- Must be a self-starter with initiative, hard worker who can work independently and as a member of a team.
- Demonstrates basic understanding of engineering specifications and is aware of applicable codes, materials, and their impact on design.
- Must be detailed oriented; precise and organized in handling of drawings.
- Solid organizational skills required; must be able to prioritize and multitask.
- 6-10 years of progressive design experience or equivalent; 4 years minimum industry experience required.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft office, AutoCAD®, CADworx Structure®.
Nice To Haves
- Practical supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Able to develop complex foundation and steel designs to fit unique project situations using pre-developed tools coordinating with experienced designers and limited direction from engineers.
- Independently assist with and review drawings of other less experienced designers and markup as necessary to represent a functional design while coordinating with other experienced designers and engineers.
- Ability to do advanced 3D modeling using pre-developed tools with little or no guidance.
- Independently lead structural design portion of large projects or multiple mid-size/small projects.
- Broad understanding of foundation types/steel shapes and correct application of them.
- Broad understanding of industrial components and equipment.
- Assist in development of group standards and practices.
- Demonstrate full understanding of the workflow from beginning to end of a project and provide technical and administrative support to the discipline design group, reviews their progress, and evaluates their work.
- Leads coordination with other design teams to ensure continuous flow of information concerning other engineering disciplines affecting the design execution of a project.
- Demonstrate proven ability to functionally communicate technical and administrative project/task details, including correspondence via emails and general documentation.
- Organize and prepare drawings for delivery, maintaining security and confidentiality in a timely manner.
- Understand and be able to operate Navisworks Freedom/Manage/Simulate, allowing for basic integration between engineering and design, and lead model reviews as necessary for assigned projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) participation
- Optional supplemental insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off and company holidays
- Access to onsite fitness facilities
- Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
