Senior Structural Designer
About The Position
Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places. Stratus® has recently partnered with Kestrel Engineering and we're hiring a Sr. Structural Designer. This role will be assigned as structural design lead for projects and will be responsible for coordination and ensuring effective communications with other engineering disciplines.
Requirements
- Associate degree in related discipline preferred. Candidates without a degree, but with exceptional experience, will also be considered
- Significant heavy industrial (Refining, power, chemical, etc.) design/drafting experience is required with demonstrated capabilities with equipment layout, and structural design associated with retrofit projects
- Candidates must be able to identify items (e.g., pipe supports, structural steel) in the field
- Demonstrated field documentation experience required
- High proficiency in using AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel. 3D design and modeling experience with CADWorx required. Revit & Plant 3D experience will also be considered
- Strong communication skills, with ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
- Capable of working directly with clients from proposal development through project execution
Nice To Haves
- Industrial structural steel design experience preferred but not required
- Previous consulting experience is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of construction drawing and specification packages
- With minimal supervision, assist engineers with equipment layout and structural design assignments
- Provide familiarity with the programs, staff, and operating procedures of the company
- Be responsible for preparation of general arrangements, structural design drawings and sketches utilizing 3D modeling software
Benefits
- Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
- 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
- Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
