Structural Designer I

Hargrove and Associates•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Structural Designer I performs routine design work on less complex assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. The role assists with larger and more complex civil/structural assignments and works under close supervision. Responsibilities include applying department design and drafting standards, reviewing project scope and design criteria, and consulting structural calculations and drawings from other disciplines before beginning drafting. The designer prepares civil/structural plans, reflects relevant material information on finished drawings, communicates scope and design changes, and assists teammates with field work to collect design information and verify tie-ins, function, and clearances at existing facilities. Hargrove describes a team-oriented culture founded on trust, personal integrity, safety, and recognizing each teammate’s contributions. The company is a 100% teammate-owned company. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural drafting and design.
Ability to produce drawings for concrete and structural steel, and/or civil disciplines.
Familiarity with specifications and details for construction bulk materials and equipment.
Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, or both.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is being developed at this level.
Good presentation skills.
Developing virtual-team skills and cross-divisional relationships.

Responsibilities

Use department design and drafting standards.
Become familiar with project scope, specifications, and design criteria when assigned to a project task team.
Review structural calculations, equipment drawings and layouts, and drawings from other disciplines before beginning drafting for an item.
Draft civil/structural plans under close supervision.
Apply knowledge of basic civil material specifications so finished drawings reflect information needed for material purchase, fabrication, and construction.
Recognize and promptly communicate scope and design changes.
Assist teammates with field work to collect design information and verify designs for tie-ins, function, and clearances to existing facilities.
Provide interoffice execution support under close supervision.