Structural Designer

Jobtailor; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Structural Designer in Lombard, IL to join our CAD team. You will perform technical structural design tasks, develop 2D/3D drawings, and gain experience from seasoned colleagues.

The role requires Revit and Navisworks proficiency, ability to create concrete and steel connections, and collaboration across disciplines. Mentoring junior staff and contributing to scope development and budget control are key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years in design or drafting field
• Demonstrates 2D and 3D CAD expertise
• Detail both concrete and steel connections
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Perform technical responsibilities of a Structural Designer
• Gain structural experience from department colleagues
• Conduct field walkdowns with project team
• Coordinate project activities between Structural and other disciplines
• Mentor less experienced designers and technicians
• Assist with Scope Development and budget control for CAD team
• Develop and review structural deliverables
• Demonstrate proficiency in Revit and Navisworks for 3D modeling
• Prepare structural scopes of work and material take-offs
• Develop construction drawings and understanding of Plans, Sections, Details, and Piping Isometrics
• Adhere to AISC and ACI codes in drawings
• Support CAD audits as needed

Skills

Structural Design Expertise

Revit Proficiency

Navisworks Proficiency

2D CAD Skills

3D CAD Skills

AISC/ACI knowledge

Mentoring

Cross-discipline coordination

Education

Associate Degree or higher

High School Diploma

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform technical responsibilities required of a Structural Designer
• Be eager and open to gaining structural experience from department colleagues
• Perform field walkdowns without assistance with a project team
• Proactively coordinate project activities between Structural and other disciplines
• Create and review project structural deliverablesli>
• Mentor less experienced designers and technicians
• Assist with Scope Development and help maintain Budget Control for the CAD team on projects
• Demonstrate expertise with Valdes' structural engineering work practices
• Demonstrate expertise in using Revit and Navisworks in 3D modeling
• Prepare structural scopes of work and material take-offs
• Develop a refined understanding of construction drawings such as Plans, Sections, Details, and Piping Isometrics
• Continue to develop expertise with prevalent structural industry codes, standards, and practices from a drawing perspective (i.e., AISC, ACI)
• Detail both concrete and steel connections
• Effectively support CAD efforts outside of CSA when necessary
• Perform and support CAD audits

Requirements

• High School diploma, Associate Degree or higher preferred
• 2+ years of experience working in the design or drafting field
• Technical competencies required of a Structural Designer
• Detail both concrete and steel connections
• Skillful 2D and 3D CAD expertise
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Structural Design, including proficiency in Revit and Navisworks for 3D modeling, and a strong understanding of industry codes and standards such as AISC and ACI. Capable of mentoring junior staff and coordinating project activities effectively across disciplines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Structural Design Expertise
• Revit Proficiency
• Navisworks Proficiency
• 2D and 3D CAD Skills
• Knowledge of AISC and ACI Standards

Hard Skills

• Structural Design
• 2D CAD Expertise
• 3D CAD Expertise
• Revit
• Navisworks
• Concrete Detailing
• Steel Detailing
• Material Take-offs
• Construction Drawings
• Scope Development

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Mentoring

Industry Keywords

• Structural Engineering
• Field Walkdowns
• Project Coordination
• Budget Control
• CAD Audits

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office