Description:

My client is seeking a Senior Structural Designer (Contract) to take a leading role in multiple aspects of structural engineering design, including planning, site evaluations, calculations, and the preparation of reports, specifications, proposals, and construction documentation. This position involves working on a variety of projects across diverse sectors and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of detailed construction drawings for steel and reinforced concrete structures using engineering calculations, sketches, specifications, and design information in line with project standards.

• Oversee a range of drawing production tasks, including layout, calculations, and design on complex, non-routine assignments.

• Serve as lead designer on industrial, manufacturing, and facility modification projects, including new facility construction.

• Perform and review 2D drafting and 3D modeling tasks to ensure quality and compliance with engineering standards.

• Execute structural design tasks using prescribed methods, including drawing sequencing, system component sizing, and refinement of rough sketches.

• Review and revise structural designs, sketches, redlines, and markups for ongoing projects.

• Prepare and verify structural calculations, ensuring alignment with relevant design codes and specifications.

• Draft and design structural elements and construction details.

• Conduct reviews of design drawings to ensure they meet scope, budget, and schedule requirements.

• Integrate project schedules, budgets, and criteria into structural layouts and designs.

• Approve revisions to project drawings, plot files, and related documentation in a structured manner.

• Participate in marketing and client development activities.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff members.

• Ensure strict adherence to QA/QC procedures and company safety policies.

• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

• Maintain compliance with all company policies and design standards.

Requirements:

• Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or a related field with at least 13 years of relevant experience;

  • OR an Associate's degree with 14 years of experience;

  • OR a total of 15 years of progressive detailing and design experience in lieu of a degree.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in design software including AutoCAD, MicroStation, Tekla, SmartPlant 3D, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, RISA-3D, Navisworks, and Excel.

  • Strong expertise in structural design theory, practices, and related software.

  • Familiarity with cross-discipline concepts and ability to apply them effectively in a design context.

• Soft Skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication.

  • Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

  This is a contract role that will be 1 year+