Structural Designer

ESI Inc. of Tennessee; Kennesaw (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Half-day Fridays

Employee-owned company

Job summary

ESI Inc. of Tennessee seeks multiple Structural Steel Designers in Kennesaw, GA with 5–15 years of heavy industrial experience. You will prepare design models, review drawings, and coordinate with engineers to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Proficiency in Tekla 3D is required; AutoCAD/Plant 3D and Navisworks are a plus. Occasional travel (5–10%) and a hybrid work model are offered.

Qualifications

• Five to fifteen years of structural steel design experience.
• Experience designing and drafting structural steel systems in a heavy industrial environment.
• Proficient with Tekla 3D Software.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Plant 3D is a PLUS.
• Experience with Navisworks model review software.
• Specific EPC experience in steam and power projects is a PLUS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design models and drawings for structural systems construction.
• Collaborate with project engineers throughout the design process.
• Review steel models and drawings for errors and omissions.
• Review contract documents for compliance.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance and accuracy.
• Assist in preparing drawing lists and estimating man-hours at project kickoff.
• Attend weekly project meetings and review progress.
• Establish weekly project working agenda.
• Coordinate with mechanical and electrical engineers on design.
• Review and update BIM/CAD standards for accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in company-wide project/model meetings.
• Travel to site as needed (approximately 5–10%).

Skills

Industry codes & standards

Navisworks experience

Tekla 3D proficiency

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Tools

Tekla 3D

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Navisworks

Job description

ESI is seeking multiple talented Structural Steel Designers to join our team in Kennesaw, Georgia. This position requires five to fifteen years of experience as a Structural Steel Designer in a heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare design models and drawings to facilitate timely and cost-effective construction of structural systems
• Collaborate with project civil/structural engineers throughout the design process
• Review structural steel models and drawings for errors and omissions
• Review project contract documents throughout the project to ensure compliance
• Review vendor drawings for errors and omissions and to ensure contract compliance
• Assist in preparing the drawing list, estimating man-hours, etc., at the kick-off of each project
• Attend weekly project meetings to review design and project progress
• Establish the project working agenda for each week
• Coordinate with mechanical and electrical engineers and designers on project design
• Review and update BIM / CAD Standards as needed to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Participate in company-wide project / model meetings
• Travel to the field as needed throughout the duration of the project (approximately 5-10%)

Requirements:

• Five to fifteen years of structural steel design experience
• Experience designing and drafting structural steel systems in a heavy industrial environment
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards
• Proficient with the latest version of Tekla 3D Software
• Experience with the latest version of AutoCAD and Plant 3D is a PLUS
• Experience with the Navisworks model review software
• Specific experience working for an EPC Company involved in steam and power projects would be a PLUS

Company

ESI Inc. of Tennessee is a design engineering and construction firm that specializes in steam and power generation facilities. We are the Steam & Power SPECIAL FORCES® providing clients with innovative, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly solutions. For additional information, please visit our website at www.esitenn.com.

ESI, an employee-owned company, offers competitive salaries, a complete benefits package, a hybrid work model and only works a half-day on Fridays.

ESI is an equal opportunity employer. Background screen and substance abuse testing are conditions of employment. ESI does not sponsor employees for immigration benefits or immigration status.