Assistant Structural Designer

NES Fircroft; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an Assistant Structural Revit Designer in Chesapeake, VA to develop detailed Revit models and construction drawings for industrial, aviation, infrastructure, and facility projects.

You'll work with engineers and project teams, applying BIM standards, coordinating with multidisciplinary groups, and producing accurate design deliverables within a 1-year contract. Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and related BIM tools is required, with attention to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an Associate degree with relevant experience as specified.
• Experience in structural drafting, BIM modeling, and construction documentation.
• Experience in engineering consulting environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed structural Revit models and construction drawing packages including plans, sections, and details.
• Interpret engineering sketches, markups, and design calculations to produce accurate design deliverables.
• Support the design of civil and structural infrastructure projects, including site development, facilities, and industrial projects.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, and multidisciplinary project teams to identify and resolve BIM model conflicts.
• Apply company and industry BIM standards to all project deliverables.
• Assist with project documentation, transmittals, drawing revisions, PDFs, and document control activities.
• Organize and maintain project files, drawing updates, and revision history.
• Support project schedules, budgets, and design criteria while meeting project deadlines.

Skills

Revit modeling

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Drafting Technology or related field

Associate degree with relevant experience

4+ years of progressive drafting and design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Assistant Structural Revit Designer Location: Chesapeake, VA
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week
Type:1 year Contract
Pay: $38/hr

Position Summary We are seeking an Assistant Structural Revit Designer to support a variety of industrial, aviation, infrastructure, and facility design projects. This role is responsible for developing detailed Revit models and construction drawings while working closely with engineers, designers, and project teams. The ideal candidate will have experience with structural drafting, BIM modeling, and construction documentation in an engineering consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed structural Revit models and construction drawing packages including plans, sections, and details.
• Interpret engineering sketches, markups, and design calculations to produce accurate design deliverables.
• Support the design of civil and structural infrastructure projects, including site development, facilities, and industrial projects.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, and multidisciplinary project teams to identify and resolve BIM model conflicts.
• Apply company and industry BIM standards to all project deliverables.
• Assist with project documentation, transmittals, drawing revisions, PDFs, and document control activities.
• Organize and maintain project files, drawing updates, and revision history.
• Support project schedules, budgets, and design criteria while meeting project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Drafting Technology or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience; OR
• Associate degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience; OR
• 4+ years of progressive drafting and design experience.

Required Skills

• Proficiency with Revit for structural modeling and drawing production
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD; experience with Civil 3D or MicroStation is a plus.
• Understanding of structural systems, construction documents, and drafting standards.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• BIM coordination and clash detection.
• Industrial, aviation, infrastructure, or facility design projects.
• Engineering consulting environment experience.
• Preparation of construction drawing packages and technical documentation.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.