Structural Designer

Tetra Tech; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Civil/Structural Designer III for creating 3D CAD models and construction drawings for diverse projects in energy, renewables, and process facilities. Designs follow engineer sketches and industry standards, emphasizing accuracy, readability, and coordination with other disciplines.

Role requires AutoCAD 3D modeling and CADWorx experience, with knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D a plus. Hybrid work options and potential travel support project needs in Colorado are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and post‑secondary training preferred.
• 4–10 years’ experience in design, drafting and modeling.
• Oil and gas experience including refineries and gas processing.
• Proficiency in current engineering design and drafting software packages.
• Operational knowledge of spreadsheets and databases.
• AutoCAD 3D modeling; CADWorx experience.
• Civil design experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate 3D foundation and structural steel models with minimal supervision.
• Work with equipment vendor drawings to create workable designs.
• Create foundation location plans with Northing/Easting coordinates.
• Develop concrete foundation plans and sections with reinforcing details.
• Prepare structural steel design plans and sections with reinforcing details.
• Produce clear revisions to construction drawings.
• Coordinate design with other disciplines and resolve conflicts.
• Possess site grading and erosion/sediment control drawing awareness.
• Track schedule and budget; anticipate manpower needs.
• Monitor project scope changes and initiate change orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Engineering design understanding

Education

High school diploma and post-secondary training

Tools

AutoCAD 3D modeling

CADWorx

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

The Opportunity:

LDIS LLC, a Tetra Tech Company, provides integrated engineering and design solutions for the Energy, Renewables, Water Treatment and Life Sciences markets. Our team meets these changing needs by being a trusted partner to each of our clients.

In addition to conventional Oil & Gas facility solutions and designs, our projects include Hydrogen Electrolysis, Ammonia Production Facilities, Renewable Natural Gas Processing, Emissions Reduction Studies, Carbon Capture and Sequestration, wastewater, pharmaceuticals, and much more.

Structural designers perform complex structural designs. They are responsible for drafting computer models based on project needs and creating drawings that are used for final construction plans. Additionally, these designers must follow strict safety standards on their preliminary sketches, adequately take construction materials into account for designs, and meet deadlines.

They prepare structural plans and implement feedback from structural engineers. Previous experience in AutoCAD structural modeling and drawing production is required. CADWorx structure experience a plus. Structural designers must be proficient with AutoCAD, pay strong attention to detail, and be highly organized. Structural designers should have advanced knowledge of industrial methodologies as well.

Your Role

The primary role of a Civil/Structural Designer III is to create 3D CAD models and construction drawings for our client’s projects. Models and drawing details will be created in accordance with sketches prepared by the engineer. Drawings will be created using industry recognized standards for line weight, dimensioning, and views/sections necessary to convey the design. Attention to detail, accuracy, drawing ease of readability are qualities expected from a Civil/Structural Designer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Generates 3D foundation and structural steel models with minimal supervision.
• Working with equipment vendor drawings create workable design.
• Create overall and partial foundation location plans with Northing/Easting coordinates.
• Create concrete foundation plans and sections depicting reinforcing design based on sketches prepared by engineer following example drawings.
• Create structural steel design plans and sections depicting reinforcing design based on sketches prepared by engineer following example drawings.
• Prepare clear and concise revisions to previously issued construction drawings.
• Coordinate efficient design/resolve conflicts with other disciplines.
• Some knowledge of site grading and erosion & sediment control drawings.
• Tracks schedule and budget during the duration of a project and anticipates manpower overage or underage.
• Tracks project scope changes and initiates change orders to management.

Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma and post‑secondary training preferred.
• Minimum 4-10 years’ experience in design, drafting and modeling.
• Demonstrated capability in successfully completing projects.
• Multiple years’ experience in design, drafting and modeling.
• Oil and Gas experience including refineries and gas processing.
• Proficient in current engineering design and drafting software packages.
• Operational knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs.
• AutoCAD 3D modeling, CADWorx experience.
• Civil design experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D not required but a plus.

Target Salary Range:

$42.00 to $50.00/hr Please note that Tetra Tech considers numerous factors in determining pay, including but not limited to education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms.
• Constantly use hands to keyboard or type, handle materials, or manipulate objects.
• Light work that includes lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds and, occasionally, up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently moving about to accomplish tasks.
• Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
• Requires composure and ability to prioritize and manage several urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a prominent level of competence and accuracy.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

Environmental factors mostly consist of work being conducted in an indoor office environment, but are not limited to extreme temperatures (e.g., cold, heat), fumes, variable weather conditions, outdoor work, and noise due to some travel & work on worksites.

Additional Information:

• Position: Full-time, exempt.
• Work Location: 5620 Ward Rd. Suite 200 Arvada, CO 80002
• This position offers the flexibility to have a hybrid in‑office work schedule.
• Travel: Less than 15%

Life at Tetra Tech:

• The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits.
• Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short‑Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
• Merit‑based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high‑end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.