Structural Designer - Industrial Projects

SSOE, Inc.•Toledo, OH

13h•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

SSOE is seeking a Structural Designer to contribute to industrial and complex commercial projects worldwide. The role develops buildable structural solutions in collaboration with architectural, MEP, process, civil, and automation disciplines. The designer applies established design techniques and procedures, uses judgment to make minor adaptations, and works from assignment objectives with support on unusual problems. The position may coordinate designers, serve as job captain on single-discipline projects, contribute to specifications and cost estimates, and interact frequently with external customers. Travel is required, and a valid driver's license is required unless waived for international assignments. SSOE describes a mentorship-rich, collaborative environment with defined career advancement paths, ongoing training, and access to advanced BIM, parametric modeling, and AI-enabled tools. New team members receive training and support to use AI tools in their work. The position supports projects from design through construction, including field troubleshooting, construction meetings, site observations, punch lists, and shop drawing review.

Requirements

Minimum ten years of related designer experience with former employers.
Experience on industrial and manufacturing building projects is mandatory.
Ability to fully utilize Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
Ability to organize and set up drawing packages that clearly show project requirements.
Good working knowledge of IBC, AISC, and ACI standards and specifications, along with other related industry standards, specifications, and guidelines.
Ability to work well with team members in the same office or remote locations.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Valid driver's license; may be waived for international assignments.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in engineering or an architectural field.
Certification course in the civil/structural discipline, or an associate or bachelor's degree focused on CAD/BIM Design Technology or a related field.
MicroStation skills.
Experience on data center and/or pharmaceutical projects.
Willingness to attend training to develop supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

Apply standard design techniques and procedures, exercising judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications to design concepts.
Coordinate and direct the work effort of designers on the same project and check portions of completed drawings.
Prepare addendums and bulletins, and initiate project change orders for submission to the project manager.
Attend construction meetings and produce site observation reports and final punch lists.
Troubleshoot design problems in the field during construction when needed.
Understand other disciplines' needs and requirements and relate them to the structural discipline and overall project scope.
Research design options and document findings for the project engineer or architect.
Check design calculations and drawings.
Process shop drawings and check their quality, accuracy, and completeness.
Maintain frequent contact with external customers.
Serve as job captain on single-discipline projects when needed.
Write portions of specifications and assist with design and construction cost estimates when needed.
Complete project modeling and drawing work from start to finish.
Travel as required.

Benefits

Annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.
Ownership opportunities for employees at the Associate level and above.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
Professional development and training.
Generous paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Flexible working arrangements.
Supportive, employee-centric culture and career advancement opportunities.