Senior Structural Designer

Middough Inc.; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

Travel Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Certifications & Registrations

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Middough Inc. is seeking a Senior Structural Designer to lead the development of design drawings for steel supports, platforms and foundations. You will collaborate with engineers, apply 3D CAD and Revit, and guide drafters to ensure compliance with standards across varied industrial projects.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to codes, and effective coordination with team members and clients, including managing project documentation and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent.
• 8–15 years of relevant design experience.
• Proficient in 3-D CAD and Revit for structural steel and foundation design.
• Experience with masonry, concrete, steel, fiberglass and wood structures is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of Codes and Standards and reference documents.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to develop design drawings for steel supports, platforms, and concrete foundations using 3D laser scanning and CAD tools.
• Complete design work on smaller, fast-paced projects for industrial and chemical plant clients.
• Lead for select single-discipline projects by estimating hours, defining scope, and staffing decisions.
• Interact with multiple departments and suppliers to obtain project information.
• Manage and maintain project documentation and CAD drawings.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate Degree in a technical discipline

Tools

3D CAD

Revit

CAD software

Job description

Senior Structural Designer - Position and Responsibilities

As a Senior Structural Designer with Middough, you will create and establish simple designs consistent with good practices, client requirements and conformance to Codes & Standards. The Senior Structural Designer will also apply standard drafting techniques to generate and interpret drawings in support of assigned projects and provide guidance and leadership to drafters to ensure that all established company and client design standards and practices are followed.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborate with engineers to develop design drawings for steel supports, platforms, and concrete foundations using primarily 3D laser scanning (some field measurements) and CAD software's.
• Complete design work on fast paced, smaller projects for a variety of industrial and chemical plant clients.
• Serve as lead for select single-discipline projects by estimating work hours, developing scope of work, making staffing recommendations, and maintaining quality processes.
• Interact with company departments/colleagues and suppliers to obtain pertinent design and project information.
• Manage and maintain the Project Documentation (e.g., flat files, reference/stick files, CAD drawings).

Education, Experience and Skills

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Associate Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent required.
• 8-15 years of relevant design work experience.
• Proficient in computer functions required to perform 3-D CAD, and Revit design of structural steel and foundation design on a variety of commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.
• Design experience with masonry, concrete, steel, fiberglass, and wood structures is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of Codes and Standards.
• Working knowledge of reference documents and guides.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail abilities.
• Ability to multitask with organizational abilities for project efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, bend or twist, use repeating motions that may include the wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear.
• Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Should not expect adverse environmental conditions within company offices.
• May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as climbing ladders and/or stairs, extreme heat and/or cold, and/or poor air quality) if or when on-site at a client facility. Noise levels may be moderate to high at various client sites, hearing protection may be required and/or provided. Safety protections provided by the client and/or company are required to be used and followed.
• May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites.
• This position requires the candidate/employee to possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence and auto insurance coverage.

About Middough

Middough Inc. (Middough), founded in 1950, is a leading professional engineering, architecture and project solutions company providing services to a broad spectrum of Fortune 500 clients in nine core industries with offices across the Central, Midwest and Northeast regions. Our diversified team is our greatest asset, and they are challenged with a large variety of interesting projects, management and technical development opportunities and team building experiences. Middough employs the best and brightest individuals who share our passion for excellence and who are dedicated to client satisfaction, quality service, safety awareness and professional development.

What Middough Offers

We offer a growth and learning culture which encourages and supports employee development through a wide variety of tools and resources such as the company Learning Management System, Middough Learning Center. Middough provides an opportunity to bring your talents and expertise to a successful and growing organization for your career advancement goals. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation and the following comprehensive benefits package, based on eligibility and plan terms/changes:

• A hybrid work model for work-life flexibility (based on business and client needs)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Travel insurance
• Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Certifications and Registrations (as applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other protected characteristic under protected by federal, state, or local laws. Middough does not support sponsorship for any applicant that requires an employment visa (i.e., H-1B) to work lawfully in the US.