Civil Structural Designer IV

Hargrove and Associates, Inc; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus up to $5,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors seeks a Civil/Structural Designer to join our Technical Services team in Kingsport, TN. The role focuses on complete design of civil/structural assignments with supervision, using practical drafting methods.

You will draft plans to department standards, review calculations, assist engineers, and mentor junior staff. This onsite position offers relocation assistance up to $5,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD is required.
• 4+ years of civil/structural drafting experience.
• Knowledge of AISC/ACI standards and concrete/steel drawings.
• Ability to estimate tasks and lead small teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft civil/structural plans to department standards.
• Review project scope and design criteria.
• Collaborate with engineers and drafters on drawings.
• Mentor entry-level team members.
• Support field operations during startup.

Skills

AISC standards

Concrete/steel drawings

CAD drafting

Project coordination

Mentoring juniors

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD software

CAD drafting standards

Job description

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 a part of a Hargrove's Technical Services team providing a \"One Team\" culture.

Location: Kingsport, TN (Onsite Required)

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

This position requires 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 work flow/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 the 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. As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer 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. Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others. 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. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama. We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

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