Structural Designer

VFP, Inc.; Duffield (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VFP, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented designer to create and modify shelter drawings and structural systems. The role involves interpreting bid letters and customer specs, performing standard calculations, and producing BOMs as drawings progress.

The position requires 2+ years of structural design experience and proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential, with occasional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of structural engineering/design experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed drawings for shelter and structural design and ensure accuracy.
• Interpret bid letters and customer specs to develop shelter designs.
• Perform calculations following standard procedures.
• Prepare work orders (detailed BOM) as drawings progress.
• Assist other designers and review team drawings as needed.
• Provide technical support to factory personnel, sales staff or customers.
• Travel as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Strong Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Responsible for the design, development, alteration, or modification of shelter drawings and structural systems as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares a wide variety of detailed drawings for the shelter and structural design and is responsible for their accuracy.
• Breaks down information obtained from the bid letter, customer specification, customer supplied drawings and electrical designer drawings to do shelter design.
• Perform a variety of calculations following standard procedures.
• Prepare work orders (detailed BOM) while drawings are in progress.
• Works on projects of limited complexity composing of mainly single concrete shelters.
• Assists other designers as needed.
• Checks/Marks up team members drawings as required.
• Renders technical assistance to factory personnel, sales staff or customers as needed.
• Possible travel as needed.
• Performs other assigned duties as required by management.

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Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Minimum 2 years on the job Structural Engineering/Designing experience.
• AutoCAD (required)
• Revit (required)
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Windows, Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of algebra and geometry and mathematical formulas.
• Technical ability in the Structural, Architectural, and Mechanical fields.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons.

Note: We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for qualified applicants/employees to perform essential job functions. Those applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact Human Resources.