Lead Civil/Structural Designer

Hargrove and Associates; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors is seeking a civil/structural drafter with 4+ years of relevant industrial drafting experience to design complex civil/structural assignments. You will draft plans, verify designs, and coordinate with discipline leads under supervision, delivering accurate construction documents for projects.

The role requires an Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD, familiarity with AutoCAD or MicroStation, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Apply AISC/ACI standard details.
• Produce drawings for concrete/structural steel.
• Know specs for construction bulk materials.
• Apply company CAD drafting standards.
• Create accurate civil/structural docs from vendor drawings.
• Understand workflow between disciplines.
• Understand schedules for deliverables.
• Estimate task completion accurately.
• Develop construction cost estimates and schedules.
• Lead a small team to meet commitments.
• Present Hargrove services effectively.
• CAD tools: AutoCAD/MicroStation, Bluebeam, E3D.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Virtual team collaboration across divisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete civil/structural design for complex assignments under supervision.
• Draft civil/structural plans with minimum supervision.
• Review project scope, specs and design criteria with task teams.
• Ensure designs reflect material specs for purchase and fabrication.
• Provide on-site startup assistance and field support during construction.
• Assist engineers with cost and material estimates and preliminary studies.
• Coordinate with teammates and discipline leads.
• Mentor entry-level teammates.
• Produce civil/structural construction scopes with review and approval.
• Deliver interoffice execution support and leadership.

Skills

CAD drafting

Drafting standards

Communication skills

Team leadership

Mentorship

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bluebeam

E3D

MS Office

Job description

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors is seeking a civil/structural drafter with 4+ years of relevant industrial drafting experience to design complex civil/structural assignments. You will draft plans, verify designs, and coordinate with discipline leads under supervision, delivering accurate construction documents for projects.

The role requires an Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD, familiarity with AutoCAD or MicroStation, and the ability to mentor junior staff.