Structural Designer

Central States•Lowell, AR

13h

About The Position

The Structural Designer position is responsible for providing engineering and estimation support for pre-order & post-order pursuits, contract support for drafting, and assisting outsourced engineering providers, for Self- Storage and Pre-Engineered Metal Building projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering or related construction engineering field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience for engineering setting with design experience.
Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience with MBS,
Ability to successfully provide engineering estimates and design support and documentation for the sale and installation of our metal building products.
Ability to share knowledge of steel structural and light gauge steel building designs, means, and methods.
Self-motivated, able to prioritize tasks, and be proactive in follow-up on questions from internal and external customers.
Ability to investigate problems and potential errors to avoid reoccurrence.
Display proficiency in AutoCAD or comparable design software, such as MBS.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills and display exceptional customer service.
Ability to work within a cooperative team environment as well as perform assignments autonomously.
Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.”
Own It – Commitment to customer, company, and each other.
Can Do – Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.
Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

Nice To Haves

Multiple registrations.
Proficiency in Risa 3d or similar structural design software.
Experience with Risa 3d, and/or Ram Steel.
Licensed Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering estimates for PEMB buildings during the quotation period for all project complexities (Standard, Medium, Complex).
Support the estimation/sales department as directed by the Design Services Manager (DSM) and Executive Managers.
Review project documents at order entry, schedule kickoff meetings, and ensure clarity on estimate assumptions.
Deliver clear design direction for complex self-storage or PEMB projects using AutoCAD, MBS, TEKLA, or similar drafting tools.
Perform design work, prepare supporting documentation (approvals, design calculations), and ensure compliance with U.S. building codes.
Design project-specific components or analyze existing projects to meet structural criteria and variation orders.
Review third-party engineered projects for compliance with company standards and provide feedback/corrections.
Mentor new department personnel and identify opportunities for value engineering in building designs/estimates.
Meet multiple project deadlines while maintaining accuracy; learn and apply additional development software as required.
Communicate with internal/external customers and engineering teams to clarify scope, status, and schedules; perform KPIs per departmental/divisional goals.
Performs other duties and activities related to the department as necessary to support overall operations and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above.