Structural Designer

Yates Construction

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance benefits

Matching retirement contributions

Job summary

Yates Construction seeks a Senior Structural Designer for their Birmingham office. The role involves overseeing project teams, performing design tasks for steel, concrete, and masonry, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Applicants should possess 10+ years of experience and proficiency in design software, delivering competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent with additional technical training required.
Minimum 10 years of related experience in structural design.
Capability to provide design guidance on fabrication requirements.

Responsibilities

Managing a team of structural designers on various projects.
Creating detailed design plans and layouts.
Ensuring all designs meet local codes and standards.

Skills

Knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Proficiency with Autodesk Revit

Capability to manage pressures of fast-paced environments

Strong communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in CAD/Drafting or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Structural analysis software like RISA and STAAD

Job description

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Yates Engineers provides engineering services for pulp and paper, steel manufacturing, chemical, and other heavy industrial industries. We believe that building relationships with our clients and understanding their specific needs and goals leads to the highest quality and most economical engineering solutions.

Yates Engineers is looking to expand our Birmingham, Alabama office by hiring highly qualified Senior Structural Designer with 10+ years’ experience. As a Structural Designer, your general responsibility will be to perform all aspects of design, including but not limited to steel, concrete and masonry, utilizing theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. Additionally, as a Senior Structural Designer you will manage projects and project teams. Work will be performed under close supervision of a senior engineer or senior designer.

Primary job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Conceptualizing and preparing plans, layouts, sections, details, and bills of materials to accurately convey construction or fabrication requirements
Developing designs consistent with local codes and standards, client requirements, and good engineering practices, and coordinating with engineers and other designers for executing the design work
Reviewing and comprehending information regarding structural calculations, equipment drawings, general arrangements, and other discipline drawings before beginning effort on structural drawings
Developing material take-offs based on design drawings or extracted from 3D modeling platform
Managing a team of structural engineers and designers on small, medium and large projects, ensuring each project meets budget and schedule
Coordinating project staffing for managed projects and conveying staffing needs to department manager.
Developing structural schedule and incorporation into overall project schedule
Updating monthly project forecast, including estimates to complete and earned value
Develop engineering (workhour) estimates and scopes for proposals
Providing design guidance to structure engineers concerning fabrication related requirements including connections, framing, etc.
Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine the simplest, most effective solution
Assisting in development of scope, drawing, and specification bid packages
Reviewing vendor drawings and provided structural input as required
Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to released drawings and specifications
Providing input to the structural engineer for the resolution of queries from clients or third parties
Maintaining clear, organized, and up-to-date drawing records and design documentation in accordance with department standards and assisting others in ensuring compliance.
Perform self-review of all the design deliverables prepared for accuracy and constructability
Familiarity with and utilizing department design standards
Familiarity with project scope, specifications, schedules and design criteria based upon the client and project
Coordinate with other disciplines as required
Mentoring and providing technical guidance to structural designers
Performing fieldwork necessary to gather dimensions, structural sizes, and provide construction support

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Professional background should include:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent with additional technical training or experience is required. Associate’s degree in CAD/Drafting or equivalent is preferred.

Registration: None

Experience: Minimum 10 years of related experience in structural design

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include but are not limited to:

Knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures
Proficiency with AutoCAD is required
Proficiency with Autodesk Revit is a strong plus.
Proficiency in creating steel and concrete drawings for industrial projects is required. Knowledge of structural detailing for steel and concrete structures is preferred.
Capable of adhering to existing drafting/quality standards and utilizing them properly
Able to manage the pressures associated with fast-paced environments, critical design tolerances, and tight schedules, and adapt personal schedules to meet needs as they arise
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
Knowledge of structural analysis software like RISA and STAAD is advantageous.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Desire to further develop design skills, experience and responsibility
Willingness to visit job sites

This position requires the operation of a computer and the ability to sit for long periods of time. Travel and/or visits to various job sites are required. Ability to work in the field or outside, able to bend, stoop and climb is required.

Seniority level