Structural Designer

Actalent; Knoxville (TN); Ibrido; USD 56.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transit benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Actalent is seeking a Structural Designer to develop detailed 3D structural models and precise 2D drawings for complex industrial and government projects. You will collaborate with structural engineers and other disciplines to transform concepts into constructible designs using Revit and AutoCAD, with exposure to Navisworks Manage and ReCap for retrofit work.

You will support field verification, model coordination, and production drawing deliverables, ensuring accuracy and compliance with

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years of structural design and drafting experience in industrial or complex facility projects.
• Strong proficiency with Revit for 3D structural models.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD for detailed 2D drawings.
• Experience producing structural design and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of structural steel, concrete, foundations, and supports.
• Ability to interpret calculations and specifications for design work.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Mansioni

• Develop and maintain 3D structural models in Revit and 2D drawings in AutoCAD.
• Prepare structural drawings including plans, elevations, sections, and details.
• Detail structural steel, concrete elements, foundations, and platforms.
• Translate calculations and sketches into coordinated drawings.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, civil, and other disciplines.
• Participate in model coordination using Navisworks Manage to resolve clashes.
• Use ReCap and point-cloud data for retrofit and existing facilities.
• Support site visits and field surveys to verify conditions.

Conoscenze

Structural design

3D modeling

Revit proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Interdisciplinary coordination

Strumenti

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks Manage

Autodesk ReCap

Point cloud data

Autodesk Vault

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Structural Designer

This Structural Designer role supports complex industrial and government projects by developing detailed structural models, drawings, and design documentation for new construction, facility modifications, and existing facilities. You will work closely with structural engineers and multidisciplinary teams to transform engineering concepts into accurate, constructible designs using Revit and AutoCAD, with exposure to advanced tools such as Navisworks Manage, Autodesk ReCap, and point-cloud data for retrofit and existing-facility projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed 3D structural models in Revit and precise 2D drawings in AutoCAD for new construction, facility modifications, and existing facilities.
• Prepare comprehensive structural drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, layouts, and construction details.
• Design and detail structural steel framing, concrete elements, foundations, equipment supports, platforms, stairs, ladders, connections, and miscellaneous metals.
• Translate engineering calculations, specifications, sketches, and field measurements into accurate, coordinated drawings and models.
• Coordinate structural designs with mechanical, electrical, civil, process, and other engineering disciplines to ensure fully integrated project deliverables.
• Participate in model coordination and design reviews using Navisworks Manage to identify and resolve clashes and constructability issues.
• Utilize Autodesk ReCap and point-cloud or laser-scan data to support existing-facility and retrofit projects.
• Support site visits, facility walkdowns, and field surveys to verify existing conditions and gather design information.
• Update structural models and drawings based on field verification, site observations, and laser-scan data.
• Collaborate closely with structural engineers throughout design development and drawing production to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Review models and drawings for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and adherence to applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Provide examples of previous design work when requested to demonstrate capabilities and experience.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of structural design and drafting experience, preferably supporting industrial, manufacturing, energy, nuclear, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), or other complex facility projects.
• Strong proficiency with Revit, including creating and maintaining 3D structural models.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD for producing detailed 2D structural drawings.
• Demonstrated experience producing detailed structural design and construction drawings.
• Solid understanding of structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, equipment supports, platforms, stairs, ladders, and miscellaneous metals.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering calculations, specifications, sketches, and technical requirements to design work.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating with other disciplines.
• Working knowledge of structural codes, standards, and industry practices relevant to industrial and complex facilities.
• Ability to provide examples or a portfolio of previous structural design work.
• Eligibility to meet ITAR U.S. Person requirements.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance or site access badge if required by the project.
• Experience with structural engineering, structural design, and structural analysis concepts as they apply to drafting and modeling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using Navisworks Manage for model coordination and design reviews.
• Experience with Autodesk ReCap for processing and using point-cloud data.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Vault for design data management.
• Hands-on experience working with point clouds and laser scanning for existing-facility documentation.
• Experience with existing-facility modifications and retrofit projects.
• Experience supporting DOE, DoD, nuclear, or other highly regulated projects.
• Experience with industrial or manufacturing facilities and their structural requirements.
• Exposure to site walkdowns and field verification activities.
• Field, fabrication, or construction experience that informs practical and constructible design solutions.

Work Environment

This position is based in an office environment that supports detailed design work using Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks Manage, Autodesk ReCap, and related structural design tools. The role may involve occasional site visits, facility walkdowns, and field surveys to verify existing conditions and support retrofit or modification projects. After an initial onboarding period of approximately 2 to 4 weeks, you may work from home on Mondays and Fridays, with in-office work on other days to support collaboration and coordination with the project team. The organization offers billable holiday time and paid time off. Typical office attire is appropriate, and you will work in a professional setting focused on delivering high-quality structural design for complex industrial and government facilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $48.08/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Knoxville,TN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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