Structural Designer

VFP INC•Roanoke, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the design, development, alteration, or modification of shelter drawings and structural systems as assigned by the department manager. This role involves preparing detailed drawings for shelter and electrical design, performing calculations, and creating work orders. The position focuses on projects involving single concrete shelters, with exposure to lightweight metal and multipiece shelters, and requires minimal supervision. The Structural Designer will also assist other designers, check drawings, and provide technical assistance to factory personnel, sales staff, or customers. Possible travel may be required.

Requirements

2 to 4 years on the job Structural Engineering/Designing experience.
AutoCAD or Revit
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer programs: Windows, Word, Excel, the latest release of AutoCAD, the latest release of Revit.
Knowledge of algebra and geometry and mathematical formulas.
Technical ability in the Structural, Architectural, and Mechanical fields.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) years Structural/Civil Engineering degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares a wide variety of detailed drawings for the shelter and electrical design and is responsible for their accuracy.
Breaks down information obtained from the bid letter, customer specification, customer supplied drawings and electrical designer drawings to do shelter design.
Performs a variety of calculations following standard procedures.
Prepare work orders (detailed BOM) while drawings are in progress.
Works on projects of significant complexity composing of mainly single concrete shelters with exposure to lightweight metal and multipiece shelters.
Completes projects with minimal supervision.
Assists other designers as needed.
Checks/Marks up team members drawings as required.
Renders technical assistance to factory personnel, sales staff or customers as needed.
Possible travel as needed.
Performs other assigned duties as required by management.