Senior Structural Drafter

Kids for the Future; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee experience

Flexibility

Support

Trust

Recognition

Growth & development

Balance

Connection

Competitive pay

Job summary

Entech Engineering, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Structural Designer to join our Civil and Environmental Resources team. This full-time role collaborates with multidisciplinary engineers and architects to deliver precise, constructible designs for municipal water and wastewater projects.

You will lead design tasks, mentor junior staff, and ensure CAD standards and Q/C procedures are followed while coordinating with clients, vendors, and project teams.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with formal Auto CAD training.
• 8+ years of professional design experience within the engineering and/or architectural industry, including substantial experience supporting municipal water and wastewater or related infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD with strong 3D design capability; proficiency in Plant 3D or comparable process/piping designsoftware strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently produce and coordinate complex drawing packages, P&IDs, and multi-discipline designdeliverables.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering and construction documentation, shop drawing review, equipment coordination, anddesign quality-control practices.
• Working knowledge of Revit, Windows-based operating systems, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and third-party equipmentselection software.
• Ability to work independently, lead design tasks, and coordinate effectively with engineers, project managers, vendors, and otherdisciplines.
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and preparation of complete and accurate working plans, charts, scale drawings, details, and revisions forcomplex municipal water and wastewater projects using advanced engineering drafting and design methods in AutoCAD and 3Ddesign platforms.
• Develop, interpret, and oversee process flow diagrams and P&IDs, ensuring consistency across project disciplines and designpackages.
• Serve as a primary technical liaison with clients, project managers, engineers, and internal project teams regarding designdevelopment, constructability, and documentation.
• Coordinate directly with equipment vendors and manufacturers to obtain and evaluate technical data, budgets, quotations,submittals, and catalog information.
• Plan and participate in periodic site visits, field investigations, and construction support activities; document findings and resolvedesign-related issues in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Lead the training, mentoring, and quality review of junior designers and drafters, including coaching on company standards andefficient production methods.
• Review shop, vendor, and manufacturer drawings for compliance with contract documents and coordinate required revisions orclarifications.
• Perform senior-level quality control of drawing packages before internal and client submissions and help maintain designstandards, templates, and best practices.

Skills

Coordination

Mentoring staff

Client liaison

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Associates degree with formal Auto CAD training

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Revit

3D design platforms

Bluebeam

GIS

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Description

Are you a detail-oriented structural design professional with a passion for creating practical, high-quality designs that make an impact? We’re looking for an experienced Structural Designer to join our Civil and Environmental Resources team. In this full-time role, you’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers and architects to deliver precise, constructible designs for a variety of industrial, municipal, and renovation projects.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure and environmental projects, while continuing to grow your technical expertise and leadership skills within a supportive, team-focused environment. If you thrive on solving complex design challenges and want to play a key role in shaping resilient, sustainable structures, we’d love to hear from you.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and preparation of complete and accurate working plans, charts, scale drawings, details, and revisions forcomplex municipal water and wastewater projects using advanced engineering drafting and design methods in AutoCAD and 3Ddesign platforms.
• Develop, interpret, and oversee process flow diagrams and P&IDs, ensuring consistency across project disciplines and designpackages.
• Serve as a primary technical liaison with clients, project managers, engineers, and internal project teams regarding designdevelopment, constructability, and documentation.
• Coordinate directly with equipment vendors and manufacturers to obtain and evaluate technical data, budgets, quotations,submittals, and catalog information.
• Plan and participate in periodic site visits, field investigations, and construction support activities; document findings and resolvedesign-related issues in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Lead the training, mentoring, and quality review of junior designers and drafters, including coaching on company standards andefficient production methods.
• Review shop, vendor, and manufacturer drawings for compliance with contract documents and coordinate required revisions orclarifications.
• Perform senior-level quality control of drawing packages before internal and client submissions and help maintain designstandards, templates, and best practices.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree with formal Auto CAD training
• 8+ years of professional design experience within the engineering and/or architectural industry, including substantial experience supporting municipal water and wastewater or related infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD with strong 3D design capability; proficiency in Plant 3D or comparable process/piping designsoftware strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently produce and coordinate complex drawing packages, P&IDs, and multi-discipline designdeliverables.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering and construction documentation, shop drawing review, equipment coordination, anddesign quality-control practices.
• Working knowledge of Revit, Windows-based operating systems, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and third-party equipmentselection software.
• Ability to work independently, lead design tasks, and coordinate effectively with engineers, project managers, vendors, and otherdisciplines.
• Valid driver's license

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience leading municipal water and wastewater treatment, pumping, conveyance, or utility design projects.
• Experience developing and enforcing CAD standards, templates, and quality-control procedures.
• Experience mentoring staff
• Familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam, GIS, and equipment selection tools used for municipal infrastructure design.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• This position is expected to function as a senior technical contributor and design lead for municipal water and wastewater projects, with responsibility for complex deliverables, mentoring, coordination, and design quality

Summary

Entech Engineering, Inc. (Entech) is a versatile engineering consulting firm specializing in water, wastewater, energy consumption, civil, natural gas, and environmental planning and design services. Our team of professionals works together to find innovative, high-quality solutions for current and potential problems, serving clients such as municipalities, utilities, universities, hospitals, and more.

Our mission is to help our clients make more informed decisions. However, our impact goes beyond that. We strive to enhance built and natural environments, improving our communities and planet.

Join our team and become an essential part of our commitment to delivering high-quality water and sewer infrastructure services. You'll work alongside experienced professionals and gain valuable industry insights while contributing to improving local communities.

What we offer:

• Employee experience: We strive to create a positive, unrivaled employee experience, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that fosters long-term satisfaction.
• Flexibility: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employees.
• Support: We provide our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed. Employee feedback and input are encouraged and considered.
• Trust: We trust our employees’ ability to do what they’re great at. Alternatively, our employees trust Entech’s transparency and ethical practices.
• Recognition: We value our employees and recognize their contributions to our success through recognition programs, employee spotlights, and opportunities for advancement.
• Growth and development: We are committed to the growth and development of our employees. We encourage our employees to learn continuously, and we invest in training and professional development opportunities.
• Balance: We believe in creating a positive work culture that supports the well-being of our employees, both personally and professionally.
• Connection: We provide several opportunities for employees to connect through our Employee Association, Women’s Leadership Group, Young Professionals Group, and professional associations.
• Compensation: We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(K) with employer contributions, paid annual leave, compensatory time off, and performance bonuses. Additionally, when Entech thrives financially, so do our employees.