Senior Structural Designer

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

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

Stratus® has recently partnered with Kestrel Engineering and we're hiring a Sr. Structural Designer. This role will be assigned as structural design lead for projects and will be responsible for coordination and ensuring effective communications with other engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of construction drawing and specification packages
• With minimal supervision, assist engineers with equipment layout and structural design assignments
• Provide familiarity with the programs, staff, and operating procedures of the company
• Be responsible for preparation of general arrangements, structural design drawings and sketches utilizing 3D modeling software
• Industrial structural steel design experience preferred but not required

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in related discipline preferred. Candidates without a degree, but with exceptional experience, will also be considered
• Significant heavy industrial (Refining, power, chemical, etc.) design/drafting experience is required with demonstrated capabilities with equipment layout, and structural design associated with retrofit projects
• Candidates must be able to identify items (e.g., pipe supports, structural steel) in the field
• Demonstrated field documentation experience required
• High proficiency in using AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel. 3D design and modeling experience with CADWorx required. Revit & Plant 3D experience will also be considered
• Strong communication skills, with ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
• Capable of working directly with clients from proposal development through project execution

Preferred

• Previous consulting experience is strongly preferred

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.