Structural Designer

Garver Engineering; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

An established engineering firm in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is looking for a Structural Designer to support water and wastewater projects. The candidate will prepare detailed structural drawings and 3D models using Revit, collaborating with engineers and project teams. Required qualifications include a degree in CAD or related fields and at least 5 years of structural drafting experience. This role offers competitive salary packages and benefits to foster work-life balance, promoting a collaborative and innovative working environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural drafting/design experience, preferably in water/wastewater.
• Experience with reinforced concrete and structural steel detailing.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit, with AutoCAD experience as a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain structural Revit 3D models.
• Prepare detailed construction documents in coordination with project teams.
• Assist in model coordination and clash detection using BIM tools.

Skills

Structural drafting/design experience

Proficiency in Autodesk Revit

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Strong understanding of structural systems

Good communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in CAD, BIM, Engineering Technology

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam software

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Overview

Structural Designer — Fayetteville, Arkansas

As a member of our Water Design team, the Structural Designer will be responsible for developing and detailing Rev it 3D models and construction drawings for water and wastewater facilities projects. This role collaborates closely with structural engineers and multidisciplinary teams to support the design and delivery of treatment plants, pump stations, and related facilities. The Water Design Center uses BIM technology, predominantly Revit software, to produce high-quality structural models and drawings. Typical projects include reinforced concrete basins, tanks, process structures, equipment foundations, and building structures within water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Primary responsibilities

• Develop and maintain structural Revit 3D models with moderate to high autonomy
• Prepare plans, sections, and detailed structural drawings for concrete, steel, and masonry systems
• Assist in model coordination and clash detection using BIM tools
• Produce construction documents in coordination with engineers and project teams
• Incorporate field data, redlines, and as-built information into models and drawings
• Work as a team with technicians and designers of various levels and disciplines (process, structural, mechanical, and electrical) and with Project Leaders and design teams to execute projects and develop detailed design drawings
• Arrange necessary resources for file sharing and communication to share design files across the company or with clients, sub consultants, and contractors
• Maintain strong communication with engineers and project managers to ensure timely delivery and avoid project conflicts
• Quality program compliance, including QA/QC to ensure all projects adhere to company standards

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in CAD, BIM, Engineering Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of structural drafting/design experience (water/wastewater preferred)
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit (required); AutoCAD experience is a plus
• Experience with reinforced concrete, masonry building, and structural steel detailing
• Strong understanding of structural construction drawings and structural systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of water or wastewater treatment specific structural design
• Experience using Bluebeam software
• Experience with file sharing protocols and other methods of file transfer
• Good communication and training skills (verbal and written)
• Associate degree or higher with a focus on CAD/BIM
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud and BIM360 file sharing software

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program, Garver supports work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. Garver is in the top 100 of Engineering News-Record\'s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, and emphasizes a people-first culture.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual\'s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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