Design Associate - Structural

Digitailor; Minnesota; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskell is seeking a Design Associate – Structural to contribute to the design of basic elements across projects and support licensure readiness. You will develop calculations, prepare drawings, and participate in design reviews with licensed professionals, using AutoCAD and 3D modeling tools.

The role emphasizes production of organized structural documents and timely project support within a collaborative engineering team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing professional engineering licensure (PE) eligibility.
• Experience in structural design and drafting for projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Produce calculations and documents for assigned elements.
• Prepare clear, complete structural drawings and criteria.
• Participate in design reviews with the team.
• Respond to RFIs and review submittals for compliance.
• Contribute to project meetings and field orders as needed.

Skills

Structural design

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling software

Job description

At Haskell, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you’re starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you’ll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you’ll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way—while making a real impact. Scope of Position The Design Associate – Structural is responsible for structural design of basic elements for assigned projects. Work of increasing complexity to meet eligibility requirements to take professional licensing exam. Works with licensed design professional for the production of innovative, appropriate, cost effective, designs, drawings and specifications in structural engineering for assigned projects. Job Responsibilities Application of Building Systems Knowledge: Produces calculation/documents. Develops a basic understanding of the various model building and materials codes. Design Prepares clear, complete and concise calculations including software models. Develops all details necessary for assigned elements. Prepares design criteria for assigned projects. Responsible for the production of well-organized structural documents and calculations which are accurate, clear, concise, and complete. Participates in design reviews with the design team as required. Construction Support Responds to assigned RFI’s and reviews submittals for compliance in a timely manner. Participates in assigned preconstruction/preparatory meetings. Prepares assigned field orders, addenda and record drawings. Project Management Communicates effectively with external/internal Customers and staff in a professional manner conveying pertinent project information as required. Attends project meetings as requested. Planning, Scheduling and Profitability: Completes all assigned work on time. Monitors projects for scope creep and reports changes to the Engineer of Record. Professional Development Working towards become registered as a PE. Attends training provided by senior staff to improve base knowledge. Actively participates in local professional organization(s). Improves ability to use all structural design, AutoCAD and 3D modeling software.

Salary

Range: The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $105,000. The actual salary will be determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference. Environmental Factors and/or Physical

Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.