Structural Designer

Ramboll•Syracuse, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. We invite you to bring your experience and skills into play as you contribute to the innovative building solutions we offer our clients. To succeed in this role, you must have a Bachelor’s or Associates Degree related to Architecture or Structural Technology. We are looking for an entry level individual with interest in building design and construction administration, a strong interest in sustainability and pursuing a career in structural design. Your New Role Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies, and people around the world. You will join our Structural Department As our new Structural Designer, you will be part of a highly skilled and experienced team of building design professionals who execute interesting and diverse projects in the municipal, industrial, institutional, and commercial sectors. Our team is at the forefront of helping clients achieve their built environment goals emphasizing sustainability concepts. You will have opportunities to collaborate with design and construction professionals in all the Ramboll business units and organizations in the Americas and globally including Energy Transition, Environment & Health, Water, and Advanced Manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associates Degree related to Architecture or Structural Technology
Experience with Autodesk Revit
Willingness to grow and learn new market sectors and areas where you lack experience.
Confident communicator with colleagues and clients, ability to interact directly with clients, work independently with direction and support from senior staff, actively participate in team development and individual professional growth, and strong report writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Interest in building design and construction administration
Strong interest in sustainability
Pursuing a career in structural design

Responsibilities

Prepare structural engineering and construction drawings, under direct supervision, for all phases of a project, utilizing Autodesk Revit software.
Adhere to the policies and standards set forth in the firm’s quality management system, including Ramboll drafting standards and specific client or industry standards.
Participate in the Ramboll CAD/BIM Coordinator Certification program
Act as CAD/ BIM Coordinator on selected projects.
Review vendor drawings/submittals to confirm compliance with Contract Documents.
Visit job sites to gain field experience, broaden background and develop practical engineering skills.
Actively participate in creating a safety culture in the office and in the field.
Consistently utilize sound judgement and discretion in performance of job functions.
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, aerial photographs, geotechnical data and other information to plan projects of routine to average complexity and create design deliverables for review by engineering staff.
Perform tasks which require the application of fundamental engineering concepts and mathematical formulas, under direct supervision of engineering staff. These assignments may include performing necessary calculations using accepted formulas and references, as well as developing and detailing simple and complex design elements.