Designer I - Structural

Ans Team; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Unlimited PTO

Professional development

Bonus opportunities

Growth culture

Job summary

ANS in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Structural Designer I to join the growing structural team. This entry-level drafting role focuses on producing structural drawings and models to support solar, battery storage, and HV projects under close supervision.

You will learn to draft foundations, steel structures, envelopes, and non-building components while collaborating with engineers to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Entry-level drafting role in structural engineering.
• Familiarity with Autodesk products for drawings and details.
• Support for foundations, steel, and building envelopes drafting.

Responsibilities

• Use Autodesk products to prepare and revise structural drawings — plan views, sections, elevations, and details — under supervision.
• Assist with drafting foundations (driven, screw/helical piles, cast-in-place), steel structures, and non-building structures.
• Compile foundation BOMs and takeoffs with civil design team.
• Collaborate with engineers and senior designers to include markups and revisions.
• Adhere to Client/EPC/Owner/Utility standards on drawings.
• Follow CAD standards, templates, file and revision control.

Skills

Autodesk software

Structural drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

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.

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 bills of material (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 bills of material (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 advantageofcareer development opportunities, including continuing education and industry involvement.