Structural Designer

VFP • Duffield, VA

7d

About The Position

Responsible for the design, development, alteration, or modification of shelter drawings and structural systems as assigned. Prepares a wide variety of detailed drawings for the shelter and structural 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. Perform a variety of calculations following standard procedures. Prepare work orders (detailed BOM) while drawings are in progress. Works on projects of limited complexity composing of mainly single concrete shelters. 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.

Requirements

• Associate degree preferred
• 0 to 2 years of on-the-job Structural Engineering/Designing experience
• Proficiency in 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

Responsibilities

• Design, development, alteration, or modification of shelter drawings and structural systems.
• Preparation of detailed drawings for shelter and structural design.
• Breaking down information from bid letter, customer specification, customer supplied drawings, and electrical designer drawings for shelter design.
• Performing calculations following standard procedures.
• Preparing work orders (detailed BOM) while drawings are in progress.
• Working on projects of limited complexity, mainly single concrete shelters.
• Assisting other designers as needed.
• Checking/Marking up team members' drawings.
• Rendering technical assistance to factory personnel, sales staff, or customers.
• Possible travel as needed.
• Performing other assigned duties as required by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree