Structural Staff Designer

Brindley Engineering•Lisle, IL

13d•$90,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Structural Staff Designer assists engineers or leads other designers in field evaluations of industrial structures and obtains field measurements to develop BIM 3D and 2D AutoCAD engineering packages. The role develops and manages complex 3D structural models across multiple projects and produces complete, construction-ready drawing packages. It applies knowledge of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood framing to document design intent, identify design and coordination issues, and maintain model health in accordance with project coordination standards. The position leads interdisciplinary BIM coordination, including clash identification and resolution across Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Piping, and Civil disciplines. It serves as the primary BIM contact on assigned projects, coordinates with engineers and specialty consultants, facilitates coordination meetings, and manages federated model assembly and coordination exports. The designer also conducts quality reviews, enforces BIM and client standards, maintains project drawing resources, and provides technical guidance to junior BIM staff. Field assignments have individual client requirements. Before deployment, the employee must be able to meet the applicable site requirements; inability or unwillingness to do so may affect continued employment, subject to availability of other assignments. Requirements may include physical mobility, lifting, working at heights or in confined spaces, working in varied weather while wearing PPE, and complying with client site policies.

Requirements

Two-year technical degree.
At least 8 years of experience.
Proficiency in 2D and 3D BIM/3D modeling, including tools such as CADWorx, S3D, or E3D.
Proficiency with Revit and point-cloud integration.
Knowledge of AWS D1.1.
Basic mentoring or small-team technical oversight capability.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to meet client-specific site requirements for assigned field work, which may include physical mobility on the ground and at heights; lifting, carrying, or moving up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders and stairways; working at heights, in confined spaces, and in all weather conditions; and wearing required PPE.
Ability to comply with applicable client site requirements, which may include random drug testing and facial-hair safety policies.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Bluebeam.
Exposure to Advanced Steel.
Exposure to design codes.
Opportunity to develop proficiency in structural design codes for concrete, steel, and AWS.
Opportunity to improve proficiency in laser scanning and point-cloud design.
Opportunity to develop managerial and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage complex 3D structural models across multiple active projects.
Produce complete, construction-ready drawing packages, including plans, sections, details, schedules, and general notes.
Apply knowledge of structural systems to model and document design intent accurately.
Identify and communicate design gaps, coordination issues, and documentation inconsistencies before formal review.
Maintain model health by managing work sets, view templates, phases, linked models, and project coordination standards.
Lead interdisciplinary coordination using Navisworks and other BIM coordination tools.
Identify, track, and resolve clashes across Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Piping, and Civil disciplines.
Serve as the primary BIM point of contact for assigned projects and coordinate with engineers and specialty consultants.
Facilitate coordination meetings and document open-item, RFI, and model-conflict resolutions.
Manage federated model assembly and deliver coordination exports, including NWC, IFC, and PDF.
Perform quality-control reviews of models and drawing sets.
Enforce company BIM standards, project BEPs, and client-specific requirements.
Develop and maintain project-specific drawing templates, title blocks, and sheet sets.
Provide day-to-day guidance and technical support to BIM Designer Level 1 staff.
Assist the BIM Lead with onboarding new team members to project workflows and software environments.
Lead design and drafting teams in field evaluations as a professional development opportunity.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) savings plan with employer matching
Company-paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid time off (PTO)
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.