Designer I - Structural

Ans; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 56,400 - 61,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Unlimited PTO

Professional development assistance

Bonus opportunities

Growth-oriented team

Job summary

ANS is seeking an entry-level Structural Designer I to join the growing structural engineering team in Raleigh, NC. You will learn to produce structural drawings, models, and details for solar, battery storage, and high-voltage projects under close supervision.

You will use Autodesk products to create drawings, assist with foundations, and coordinate with engineers, following CAD standards and client requirements. This role offers growth opportunities within a dynamic, innovative firm.

Qualifications

• Proficiency using Autodesk products to create and revise structural drawings, plans, sections, elevations, and details.
• Assist with drafting and detailing foundations, steel structures, envelopes, and non-building structures.
• Compile foundation BOMs and quantity takeoffs in coordination with the civil design team.
• Collaborate with structural engineers and senior designers to incorporate markups and revisions and follow CAD standards.

Responsibilities

• Use Autodesk products to prepare and revise structural construction drawings and details—plan views, sections, elevations, and details—under close supervision.
• Assist with drafting and detailing foundations (driven piles, screw and helical piles, and cast-in-place concrete), steel structures, building envelopes, and non-building structures.
• Help compile foundation BOMs and quantity takeoffs, coordinating with the civil design team.
• Work with structural engineers and senior designers to incorporate markups and revisions accurately.
• Follow applicable Client, EPC, Owner, and Utility standards on assigned drawings.
• Learn and follow CAD standards, templates, and file and revision control.

Skills

Drafting

Detailing

Structural drawings

BOMs & takeoffs

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree in drafting or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

About ANS

At ANS, we’re not just a consulting engineering firm, we’re a team of trailblazers shaping the future of civil, structural, electrical and geotechnical engineering. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and Top 10 Hottest Engineering Firms in the US by Zweig Reports and featured in Inc. 5000’s Top 250 for our staggering 1,748% growth, we’re proud of what we’ve built and where we’re headed.

We’re allergic to bureaucracy, thrive on innovation, and embrace data-driven decisions. If you love collaboration, creativity, and a fast-paced environment, we might just be your perfect match!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• A supportive, dynamic, and innovative team culture.

• A chance to directly shape the voice and vision of one of the industry’s fastest-growing firms.

About the Role

As a Structural Designer I, you’ll join our growing structural engineering team in an entry-level drafting role. Working under close supervision, you’ll learn to produce structural drawings, models, and details that support our renewable energy projects across solar (PV), battery storage (BESS), and high-voltage (HV).

What You'll Do:

• Use Autodesk products to prepare and revise structural construction drawings and details — plan views, sections, elevations, and details — under close supervision.
• Assist with drafting and detailing foundations (driven piles, screw and helical piles, and cast-in-place concrete), steel structures, building envelopes, and non-building structures.
• Help compile foundation BOMs and quantity takeoffs, coordinating with the civil design team.
• Work with structural engineers and senior designers to incorporate markups and revisions accurately.
• Follow applicable Client, EPC, Owner, and Utility standards on assigned drawings.
• Learn and follow CAD standards, templates, and file and revision control.

What We\'re Looking For:

• Use Autodesk products to prepare and revise structural construction drawings and details — plan views, sections, elevations, and details — under close supervision.
• Assist with drafting and detailing foundations (driven piles, screw and helical piles, and cast-in-place concrete), steel structures, building envelopes, and non-building structures.
• Help compile foundation BOMs and quantity takeoffs, coordinating with the civil design team.
• Work with structural engineers and senior designers to incorporate markups and revisions accurately.
• Follow applicable Client, EPC, Owner, and Utility standards on assigned drawings.
• Learn and follow CAD standards, templates, and file and revision control.

$56,400 - $61,800 a year

Benefits:

• 401(k) + company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Professional development assistance
• Bonus opportunities
• Supportive, growth-oriented team environment

Why Join ANS?

• Work onhigh-impact projectsthat shape communities and the environment.
• Be part of a team that valuescollaboration, mentorship, and professional growth.
• Gainhands-on field experiencewhile developing technical and project management skills.
• Enjoy asupportive workplace culturethat encourages innovation and creative problem-solving.
• Take advantage ofcareer development opportunities, including continuing education and industry involvement.