Civil Structural Designer IV

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Paid time off

Health insurance benefits

Matching retirement contributions

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking a Civil/Structural Designer for a full-time, onsite position in Kingsport, TN. You will perform civil/structural design tasks under general supervision, ensuring high-quality outputs aligned with established standards.

The role demands 4+ years of experience in civil/structural drafting and an associate degree in Engineering Technology. A competitive compensation package and relocation assistance may be offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural drafting and design.
• Knowledge of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Design of civil/structural assignments using theoretical knowledge.
• Assist in the design of larger civil/structural assignments.
• Draft civil/structural plans under minimal supervision.

Skills

Knowledge of AISC and ACI standard details

Ability to produce drawings for concrete and structural steel

Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials

Knowledge of CAD drafting standards

Good communication skills

Ability to lead a small team

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer‑Aided Drafting

Job description

Job Overview

The Hargrove Recruiting Team is looking for talented Civil/Structural Designers to join our team in Kingsport, Tennessee. This position is a full-time, long-term opportunity as part of Hargrove’s Technical Services team providing a "One Team" culture. This role offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Location

Kingsport, TN (Onsite Required). This position is based onsite in Kingsport, TN and requires a regular on‑site presence.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance in the form of a one‑time relocation bonus of up to $5,000, less applicable taxes, may be offered for eligible candidates. To qualify, the candidate’s primary residence must be located more than 75 miles from the Kingsport, TN client site.

Job Summary

Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of civil/structural assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. With experience in this level, you are expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex civil/structural assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision.

Primary Responsibilities

• Familiarity with and utilization of department design and drafting standards.
• Recognizing and communicating project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Reviewing and comprehending the latest information available regarding civil/structural calculations, equipment drawings and layouts or drawings from other disciplines before initiating design effort on specific drawings.
• Drafting civil/structural plans under minimal supervision.
• Being knowledgeable of basic civil material specifications to the extent that all information required for material purchase, fabrication and construction is reflected on the finished drawings.
• Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
• Performing field related work collecting design information and verifying designs for tie‑ins, function and clearances to existing facility.
• On‑site assistance during startup.
• Performing field support activities, where assigned, for engineering support during construction.
• Assisting engineers with cost and material estimates and preliminary design studies.
• Checking the accuracy and quality of drawings developed by drafters, when assigned, based on information conveyed by engineering direction, equipment and discipline drawings.
• Providing technical guidance to less experienced drafting personnel in the department.
• Coordinating & delegating work activities with other teammates and the discipline leads.
• Producing civil/structural construction scopes with engineering review and approval.
• Ability to serve in role as a mentor for entry level and new teammates.

Ideal Background

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer‑Aided Drafting is required.

Certification

Certification is not required at this level.

Experience

4+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural drafting and design.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge and application of AISC and ACI standard details. Ability to produce drawings for concrete and structural steel, and/or civil disciplines.
• Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Ability to create accurate civil/structural construction documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
• Knowledge and understanding of workflow/information flow between disciplines.
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all civil/structural deliverables.
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man‑hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project with engineering review and approval.
• Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.
• Ability to deliver good presentations of Hargrove Engineers + Constructors services.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good presentation skills.
• Virtual team skills and cross‑divisional relationships are developed, and able to provide interoffice execution support under general supervision. Interoffice execution leadership skills are developing.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company‑wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of our clients we serve across the globe. Our safety culture protects and promotes the well‑being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. Hargrove offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.