Construction-Ready Structural Designer III – Power/Industrial

JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group in Birmingham, AL seeks a Structural Designer III for Power Generation and Industrial Projects. Contract role (9–12 months) with strong potential for extension; competitive pay, OT, per diem, and mob/demob.

You will develop construction-ready designs for steel and concrete systems used in gas turbines, renewables, substations, and transmission projects. You will collaborate with civil, mechanical, and electrical teams, interpret scope and criteria, and mentor junior

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, CAD, or related field.
• 5+ years of structural design/drafting experience.
• Experience in industrial, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with EPC environments or multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (required); Revit/Navisworks preferred.
• Ability to interpret vendor equipment drawings and integrate into layouts.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction drawings and structural deliverables for steel and concrete systems.
• Interpret project scope, specifications, and design criteria.
• Review and incorporate vendor/interdisciplinary layouts into structural designs.
• Support material take-offs, cost estimates, and preliminary studies.
• Perform field investigations to verify site conditions and constructibility.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, and electrical teams for integrated design.
• Review drawings from other designers and vendors for accuracy and compliance.
• Support construction activities, including site visits and field issue resolution.
• Assist with scheduling and task planning to meet project deadlines.
• Mentor junior designers and support team development.

Skills

Structural design

Drafting

EPC workflows

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Detail-oriented

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, CAD, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Johnson Service Group in Birmingham, AL seeks a Structural Designer III for Power Generation and Industrial Projects. Contract role (9–12 months) with strong potential for extension; competitive pay, OT, per diem, and mob/demob.

You will develop construction-ready designs for steel and concrete systems used in gas turbines, renewables, substations, and transmission projects. You will collaborate with civil, mechanical, and electrical teams, interpret scope and criteria, and mentor junior