Senior Structural Steel Designer - Industrial Plants

Honeywell INC. in; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Honeywell LNG HQ in Allentown, PA is seeking a Sr Advanced CAD Specialist (Structural Designer) to design and modify 3D models and steel connections for Coil Wound Heat Exchangers and related LNG equipment. You’ll collaborate with the MDE team across disciplines, provide drawings for fabrication, and support bid activities.

The role requires on-site work initially with hybrid schedule and travel as needed. Applicants should have 5+ years in structural design, proficiency with Hexagon Smart 3D,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in mechanical design or drafting.
• 5+ years of structural design experience, or 7+ years without degree.
• Proficient in Hexagon Smart 3D and 3D modeling.
• Knowledge of AISC, ASTM, AWS codes.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs.
• Experience with piping design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 3D design models and structural drawings.
• Check models for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with MDE team and other disciplines.
• Review customer specs and participate in model review meetings.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Lead Structural Designer from conception to execution.

Skills

CAD drafting

3D modeling

P&ID interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design Technology/Drafting

Equivalent experience

Tools

Hexagon Smart 3D

SolidWorks

MicroStation

Revit

Navisworks

CADWorx

Job description

Senior Structural Steel Designer - Industrial Plants (Finance)

Senior Structural Steel Designer - Industrial Plants (Finance)

Job Description

The Honeywell Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Manufacturing and Design Engineering team designs and manufactures specialized Coil Wound Heat Exchangers and other natural gas liquefaction equipment. The equipment is designed by our engineering organization and fabricated at our manufacturing facility in Port Manatee, FL, or other domestic and international third-party facilities. Our customers utilize this equipment to liquefy extracted natural gas, significantly enhancing its transportability as an energy source to end users globally.

The Sr Advanced CAD Specialist (Structural Designer) will be based in our Honeywell LNG Headquarters located in Allentown, PA on a hybrid basis. You will contribute to the LNG Manufacturing and Design Engineering (MDE) - Piping and Structural Design & Engineering (PSDE) team and other disciplines within the LNG organization.

• For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-F.

This role will focus on the creation and modification of 3D models, detailed structural steel design drawings, connection details and Bills of Materials to support a complex and dynamic LNG equipment business. You will collaborate with other designers and engineers in the MDE team. Occasional collaboration with other functional areas including Process Engineering and Project Engineering will be required. Through collaboration with multiple engineering functions and manufacturing sites, the design team is responsible for designing and communicating the manufacturing details required to successfully build our state-of-the-art Coil Wound Heat Exchanger Technology, Cold Boxes, Modules, and other Equipment.

Other duties will include checking of detailed design drawings created by others, reviewing customer specifications, participating in internal and external model review meetings, and supporting heat exchanger design work, bid activities, continuous improvement, manufacturing activities, customer liaison, and field work. The position requires occasional domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Hexagon's Smart 3D CAD applications to create 3D design models, detailed structural design drawings, and modify existing structural designs, including equipment layout and pipe support design.
• Maintain and check Smart 3D models for accuracy, manufacturability, and resolution of interferences.
• Build relationships for knowledge transfer and cross-functional knowledge of related work groups.
• Ensure MDE design and drawing deliverables are clear and understandable for our customers and manufacturing sites.
• Create and check drawings following established Honeywell drafting practices, with a focus on design safety.
• Review customer specifications and align scope of supply during project bidding.
• Act as the lead Structural Designer from conception through project execution.
• Participate in model review meetings with customers and EPCs to ensure compliance with engineering and fabrication standards.
• Occasionally participate in plant visits and international field repair trips as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design Technology, Drafting, or a related technical field, with at least 5 years of relevant structural design experience; or a minimum of 7 years of structural design experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated proficiency in CAD drafting and 3D modeling, preferably using tools such as Hexagon's Smart 3D (S3D) plant design software.
• Strong working knowledge of the AISC Steel Construction Manual, ASTM standards, AWS welding codes, and other applicable international standards.
• Extensive experience in structural design, including detailed design of structural connections.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design Technology/Drafting or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• Excellent knowledge of Hexagon's Smart 3D plant design application.
• Familiarity with other CAD applications such as SolidWorks, MicroStation, Revit, Navisworks, or Hexagon's CADWorx.
• Advanced technical knowledge in design and drafting standards across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ability to interpret Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Piping design and layout experience is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Collaborative skills with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to foster collaboration among diverse engineering disciplines.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development.
• Ability to manage conflicts and maintain positive working relationships.
• Willingness for personal and professional development through training and certification courses.

WE VALUE

• Associate Degree in Mechanical Design Technology/Drafting or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• Excellent knowledge of Hexagon's Smart 3D plant design application.
• Familiarity with other CAD applications such as SolidWorks, MicroStation, Revit, Navisworks, or Hexagon's CADWorx.
• Advanced technical knowledge in design and drafting standards across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ability to interpret Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Piping design and layout experience is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Collaborative skills with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to foster collaboration among diverse engineering disciplines.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development.
• Ability to manage conflicts and maintain positive working relationships.
• Willingness for personal and professional development through training and certification courses.

US PERSON REQUIREMENT

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information: https://benefits.honeywell.com/

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more here: https://www.honeywell.com/us/en

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting date: 9/4/2026

About Us

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world's most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector's transition from automation to autonomy.