Structural Designer

Steele Solutions • Milwaukee, WI

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Designer - Layout completes 2D and 3D project drawings using AutoCAD and Tekla software. Reporting to the Structural Design Supervisor, this role provides assistance to design staff and the Project Management team. This is an onsite, office-based position in West Allis, Wisconsin.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Three years of experience in a drafting or engineering position required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2010 or higher required.
• Understanding of engineering processes and familiarity with engineering information and data sources.
• Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, required.
• Clear understanding of bills of material, drawings, design data, and design standards.
• Ability to read and interpret complex specifications.
• Planning and time-management skills, including managing multiple priorities and complex tasks to meet commitment dates.
• Detail-oriented, able to work independently and as part of a team, and able to work in a digital environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, write routine reports and correspondence, and communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering or a related Building Construction field preferred.
• Familiarity with Tekla or other 3D CAD systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create technical drawings in 2D and 3D following specifications and calculations.
• Revise drawings and incorporate information according to engineering specifications.
• Prepare and review project drawings with the engineering team.
• Read and interpret building drawings.
• Work collaboratively with Project Engineers and other departments.
• Identify and communicate potential design problems to design staff and Project Managers.
• Provide assistance to design staff and the Project Management team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED