Senior Structural Designer

4p-Consulting-Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama Power is seeking a Senior Structural Designer II with 20+ years of heavy industrial and/or power plant design experience in Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on structural steel, reinforced concrete, and ductwork, using 3D modeling and AutoCAD to produce design drawings, material takeoffs, and vendor reviews.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with engineers, plant personnel, contractors, and vendors, perform field walkdowns, verify conditions, and ensure constructability, safety, and

Qualifications

• 20+ years of structural design experience in heavy industrial, power generation, or similar facilities.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Experience designing and detailing structural steel, reinforced concrete, and ductwork.
• Experience preparing engineering drawings, layouts, and material takeoffs.
• Experience reviewing fabrication and vendor shop drawings.
• Ability to perform field walkdowns and support constructability reviews.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and design drawings for structural steel, reinforced concrete, and/or ductwork.
• Prepare layouts, conceptual designs, and detailed structural drawings.
• Review vendor and shop fabrication drawings for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare material takeoffs and assist with project cost estimates.
• Coordinate structural design activities with other engineering disciplines, clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Perform site walkdowns to verify existing conditions and obtain field information.
• Evaluate constructability and resolve field/design issues.
• Incorporate engineering comments, field data, and design changes into drawings and models.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and concise drawing notes and documentation.
• Support design quality, safety, and project schedule requirements.

Skills

20+ years experience

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Structural steel

Reinforced concrete

Ductwork

Field walkdowns

Material takeoffs

Shop drawings

Power plant design

Tools

Bentley

Advance Steel

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Structural Designer (20 years)

Location- Birmingham, AL

Client- Alabama Power

Contract- 2 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Structural Designer II with 20+ years of heavy industrial and/or power plant design experience. This role will support structural design activities involving structural steel, reinforced concrete, and ductwork, including 3D modeling, design drawings, material takeoffs, vendor drawing reviews, and field verification.

The ideal candidate will have strong AutoCAD experience, a solid structural detailing background, and the ability to work effectively with engineers, plant personnel, contractors, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and design drawings for structural steel, reinforced concrete, and/or ductwork.
• Prepare layouts, conceptual designs, and detailed structural drawings.
• Review vendor and shop fabrication drawings for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare material takeoffs and assist with project cost estimates.
• Coordinate structural design activities with other engineering disciplines, clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Perform site walkdowns to verify existing conditions and obtain field information.
• Evaluate constructability and resolve field/design issues.
• Incorporate engineering comments, field data, and design changes into drawings and models.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and concise drawing notes and documentation.
• Support design quality, safety, and project schedule requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 20+ years of structural design experience in heavy industrial, power generation, or similar facilities.
• Strong proficiency withAutoCAD.
• Experience designing and detailing:
  • Structural steel
  • Reinforced concrete
  • Industrial structures and/or ductwork
• Experience preparing engineering drawings, layouts, and material takeoffs.
• Experience reviewing fabrication and vendor shop drawings.
• Ability to perform field walkdowns and support constructability reviews.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong 3D modeling experience.
• Experience with Bentley/Microsoft-based design tools and/or Advance Steel.
• Steel and concrete detailing background.
• Previous power plant or utility engineering experience.

Key Skills

Structural Design | AutoCAD | 3D Modeling | Structural Steel | Reinforced Concrete | Advance Steel | Bentley | Steel Detailing | Concrete Detailing | Ductwork | Material Takeoffs | Shop Drawing Review | Field Walkdowns | Constructability | Power Plant Design | Heavy Industrial