Civil/Structural Designer

Jobgether SRL; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings

AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Maternity and bonding leave

Generous paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Jobgether SRL is seeking a civil/structural drafter/designer for industrial facilities. You will create and refine drawings for foundations, grading, piping, steel racks, and supports, while reviewing vendor drawings for accuracy and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires hands-on field observations, redline updates, and adherence to safety standards. A remote work setup is available for candidates within the United States.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• At least five years of civil and structural drafting and design experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D/Plant 3D, Revit, Civil 3D, and CadWorx.
• Experience with 3D structural modeling and field drawings.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to industrial client sites.
• TWIC or ability to obtain TWIC after hiring.
• Must pass post-offer drug and alcohol test per regulations.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural inspections and drawings for steel and fireproofing.
• Prepare conceptual drawings and material take-offs for concrete and steel.
• Develop detailed civil/structural drawings for industrial facilities.
• Review vendor drawings for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical teams.
• Update drawings from redlines and field observations.
• Conduct field engineering activities and site surveys as required.
• Identify errors and quality issues in drawings and docs.
• Participate in weekly design meetings to discuss progress.
• Review and update CAD standards for consistency and efficiency.
• Mentor junior designers and provide technical oversight.
• Follow safety requirements around existing equipment and operations.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Revit

AutoCAD Civil 3D

CadWorx

3D structural modeling

Industry standards

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (technical trade school preferred)

Tools

Navisworks

Advance Steel

Job description

Accountabilities:

• Perform structural inspections of existing facility steel structures and fireproofing in accordance with established engineering guidelines.
• Prepare conceptual drawings, sketches, and material take-offs for concrete and structural steel.
• Develop detailed civil and structural drawings for industrial facilities, including foundations, grading plans, underground piping and drainage, structural steel pipe racks, and support systems.
• Support engineering teams by reviewing vendor shop drawings and fabrication drawings for accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers and designers throughout the design process.
• Update drawings based on redline markups and field observations, ensuring design documentation reflects current project conditions.
• Conduct field engineering activities, structural inspections, site measurements, and surveys as required by the project scope.
• Review structural drawings and project contract documents to identify errors, omissions, and quality issues.
• Participate in weekly project meetings to discuss design progress, technical challenges, and project coordination.
• Review and update CAD standards as needed to improve consistency, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Mentor junior designers and provide first-level technical oversight.
• Follow applicable industrial site safety requirements when working around existing equipment, congested layouts, elevated work areas, and active operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; an associate degree from a technical trade school is preferred.
• At least five years of civil and structural drafting and design experience, including structural steel and reinforced concrete in heavy industrial environments.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and the ability to apply them to engineering design work.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and CadWorx.
• Experience with 3D structural modeling and the ability to produce accurate technical drawings and design documentation.
• Familiarity with CAD systems, Microsoft Office applications, and other relevant design software.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, manage assigned tasks, and operate effectively with limited supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to industrial client sites, including plants, refineries, mills, manufacturing facilities, and power facilities.
• Ability to walk one to two miles within industrial facilities, work at elevated heights, perform field surveys and measurements, reference known or temporary benchmarks, and prepare detailed field notes and sketches.
• Experience with Advance Steel is desirable. Familiarity with the latest version of Navisworks and steel detailing is an additional advantage.
• An active Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), or the ability to obtain one immediately after hiring, is preferred.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer drug and alcohol test, including marijuana testing, in accordance with applicable federal regulations, and comply with random testing requirements as a condition of continued employment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation ranging from $45 to $65 per hour , depending on experience, qualifications, and location.
• Fully remote work arrangement for candidates based in the United States.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage.
• Company-paid maternity and bonding leave.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial security, and work-life balance.