Structural Designer

Actalent; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Structural Designer to support the design of large-scale steel structures used in aerospace infrastructure. You will create 3D models, fabrication drawings, and construction packages using NX CAD, collaborating with engineers and fabrication teams to meet project specs.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of NX CAD experience and a solid understanding of structural steel detailing, with the ability to produce production-ready drawings and shop packages for heavy industrial

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on NX CAD for structural design.
• Solid understanding of structural steel detailing and fabrication standards.
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and specifications.
• Experience creating fabrication drawings and shop drawing packages.
• Proficiency in designing heavy structural steel systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D models, fabrication drawings, and assembly drawings for large-scale steel structures.
• Collaborate with structural engineers and fabrication teams to meet project specifications.
• Create production-ready drawings using NX CAD for complex structural systems.
• Design structural steel systems including towers, platforms, and pipe racks.
• Generate accurate 2D drawings from 3D models.
• Interpret structural engineering drawings and specifications with precision.
• Ensure designs adhere to welding symbols, bolted connections, and fabrication standards.

Skills

NX CAD

Structural detailing

Reading drawings

Fabrication drawings

Structural design

Education

Associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Teamcenter

Revit

Tekla

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Structural Designer with strong CAD experience to support the design and development of large-scale steel structures associated with launch pads, towers, and related aerospace infrastructure. This individual will work closely with structural engineers and fabrication teams to develop detailed 3D models, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and construction packages for complex structural systems. The ideal candidate has experience designing heavy steel structures, understands steel fabrication practices, and can independently create accurate production-ready drawings in NX CAD.

Job Title: Structural Designer

Job Description

We are seeking a Structural Designer with strong CAD experience to support the design and development of large-scale steel structures associated with launch pads, towers, and related aerospace infrastructure. This individual will work closely with structural engineers and fabrication teams to develop detailed 3D models, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and construction packages for complex structural systems. The ideal candidate has experience designing heavy steel structures, understands steel fabrication practices, and can independently create accurate production-ready drawings in NX CAD.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D models, fabrication drawings, and assembly drawings for large-scale steel structures.
• Collaborate closely with structural engineers and fabrication teams to ensure designs meet project specifications.
• Create and manage production-ready drawings using NX CAD for complex structural systems.
• Design structural steel systems, including towers, platforms, and pipe racks.
• Generate accurate 2D drawings from 3D models.
• Interpret structural engineering drawings and specifications with precision.
• Ensure all designs adhere to relevant structural steel detailing, weld symbols, bolted connections, and fabrication standards.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of hands-on NX CAD or relatable software's doing Structural Design
• Strong understanding of structural steel detailing and fabrication standards.
• Ability to read and interpret structural engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience in creating fabrication drawings and shop drawing packages.
• Proficiency in designing structural steel systems and heavy industrial structures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting aerospace, launch facilities, manufacturing plants, energy, oil & gas, industrial facilities, or large infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to launch pad, tower, gantry, or mission-critical structures.
• Familiarity with AISC steel standards and structural fabrication processes.
• Experience coordinating with fabricators and construction teams.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Teamcenter, Revit, Tekla, SolidWorks, or other modeling software.
• Field verification or construction support experience.
• Associate's Degree or Technical Degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field.

Work Environment

The work environment involves collaboration with structural engineers and fabrication teams using advanced CAD software. The role requires managing multiple design packages simultaneously, ensuring precision and attention to detail. Exposure to construction sites and field verification may be necessary. Familiarity with various modeling software and adherence to structural fabrication processes is essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Brownsville, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $56.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Brownsville,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.