Lead Structural Designer for Industrial Retrofit Projects

Stratus®; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratus® is seeking a Sr. Structural Designer to lead structural design on key projects and coordinate with other engineering disciplines. The role emphasizes strong field awareness, client interaction, and precision in producing drawings and layouts using CAD/CAM tools.

You will work closely with engineers, designers, and project teams to develop detailed 3D models, general arrangements, and retrofit-focused designs for industrial facilities. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in related discipline preferred; exceptional experience considered.
• Significant heavy industrial design/drafting experience required with equipment layout and retrofit design.
• Ability to identify items in the field (pipe supports, structural steel).
• Field documentation experience is required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Word/Excel; 3D design with CADWorx; Revit/Plant 3D a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of construction drawings and specification packages.
• Assist engineers with equipment layout and structural design tasks with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with company staff and clients to ensure effective communication.
• Prepare general arrangements, structural drawings, and 3D sketches using modeling software.
• Industrial structural steel design experience is a plus.

Skills

Communication

Client interaction

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

Revit

Plant 3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Stratus® is seeking a Sr. Structural Designer to lead structural design on key projects and coordinate with other engineering disciplines. The role emphasizes strong field awareness, client interaction, and precision in producing drawings and layouts using CAD/CAM tools.

You will work closely with engineers, designers, and project teams to develop detailed 3D models, general arrangements, and retrofit-focused designs for industrial facilities. Strong communication is essential.