Structural Designer

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

Performance bonuses

Remote/flexible hours

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. seeks an experienced Structural Designer to advance your engineering career within our Axiom Consultants team in Iowa City or Madison. You will gain hands-on experience with innovative commercial projects, collaborating closely with architects and engineers. The role demands 3+ years in structural drafting/design or 5+ years of industry experience, with proficiency in Autodesk Revit. Benefits include employee ownership, performance bonuses, and flexible hours, fostering an engaging and collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structural drafting/design with an Associate’s degree, or 5+ years of industry experience.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and Bluebeam Revu.
• Experience with concrete, masonry, wood, foundations, and steel detailing.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D models and construction documents using Revit.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to develop design concepts.
• Coordinate structural design with other teams.
• Support construction administration by reviewing shop drawings.
• Work with project managers to meet deadlines.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Commercial building design

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree in structural drafting/design

Job description

Are you ready to advance your structural engineering career with a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and ownership? Axiom Consultants, a Ruekert & Mielke company, is seeking an experienced Structural Designer to join our Building Services division based out of our Iowa City or Madison office. This role offers the opportunity to support multi-disciplinary engineering projects from schematic design through construction closeout and work closely with structural engineers. You’ll work under the guidance of our Structural Team Leader, collaborating with internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience with innovative commercial building projects
• A collaborative and engaging culture within a 100% employee‑owned firm
• Professional growth opportunities through mentoring and continuing education

Goals & Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D models and construction documents using Revit
• Collaborate closely with architects and engineers to develop design concepts
• Coordinate structural design with architectural, MEP, and civil teams
• Support construction administration by reviewing shop drawings and RFIs
• Work with project managers to meet deadlines and deliverable expectations
• Participate in internal and external project meetings
• Ensure adherence to company standards in drafting and design practices

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of experience in structural drafting/design with an Associate’s degree, or 5+ years of industry experience
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and Bluebeam Revu
• Experience with commercial building design incorporating concrete, masonry, wood, foundations, and steel detailing
• Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in design work
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

Benefits

Axiom Consultants is proud to be 100% employee‑owned. Our flexible working environment, engaged culture, and in‑depth training and mentoring program are just a few of the reasons why we are consistently named the Best Engineering Company of the Corridor (Iowa City - Cedar Rapids metro area).

• Employee stock ownership plan
• Performance bonuses
• Extra hours bonuses
• Remote/flexible hours
• Generous personal time off and holiday programs
• Health, dental, vision, life, dependent life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Prepaid legal services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement