Onsite Structural Designer - AutoCAD & Inventor Expert

ACTalent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Structural Designer for a 100% onsite role in Houston, TX. You will prepare drawing packages aligned with codes and safety standards, translate design requirements into precise configurations, and perform calculations for proposals.

Collaboration with engineers and production staff is essential to ensure alignment with project goals. The role requires 1–3+ years of steel design/detailing, proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and Inventor 3D, and familiarity with NEC, OSHA, IEEE

Qualifications

• Experience in structural design for buildings, stairs, cable trays, and sheet metal.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D and Inventor 3D.
• Knowledge of ASTM, I-beam, NEC, NEMA, OSHA, and IEEE standards.
• 1-3+ years of steel design/detailing experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive drawing packages in compliance with building codes and regulatory standards.
• Maintain safety protocols to prevent electrical hazards and other risks.
• Translate design requirements into precise configurations and perform calculations for proposals.
• Coordinate the implementation of design criteria using industrial tools.
• Participate in planning meetings and adapt designs to evolving project needs.
• Ensure efficient use of company resources.
• Ensure compliance with contractual specifications and local regulations while meeting project deadlines.
• Communicate progress to leadership and stakeholders through clear reporting and presentations.
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to interpret design concepts and align with project goals.
• Review documentation and customer specifications to identify critical design attributes.
• Perform detailed calculations to support product design and structural integrity.
• Analyze vendor quotes, drawings, and diagrams to create accurate structural layouts for customers.
• Revise designs and drawings based on change orders or identified errors.

Skills

Structural design for buildings

AutoCAD 2D

Inventor 3D

Code standards (NEC/IEEE/OSHA)

Steel design/detailing

Education

Associates degree in Civil Engineering or Drafting Technology

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Inventor 3D

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Structural Designer for a 100% onsite role in Houston, TX. You will prepare drawing packages aligned with codes and safety standards, translate design requirements into precise configurations, and perform calculations for proposals.

Collaboration with engineers and production staff is essential to ensure alignment with project goals. The role requires 1–3+ years of steel design/detailing, proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and Inventor 3D, and familiarity with NEC, OSHA, IEEE