Structural Designer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Structural Designer responsible for complete civil/structural design using theory and practical methods, working under supervision in the Pasadena office. This role involves drafting plans, verifying material specifications, and coordinating with multiple disciplines to ensure accurate deliverables.

You will assist engineers with cost estimates and design studies while mentoring junior teammates and ensuring compliance with company

Qualifications

• Ability to produce drawings for concrete and structural steel or civil disciplines.
• Familiarity with construction bulk materials and equipment specifications.
• Knowledge of CAD drafting standards and company guidelines.
• Ability to create accurate civil/structural construction documents from vendor drawings.
• Understanding of workflow between disciplines and schedule constraints.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
• Recognizing project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Reviewing and comprehending the latest information regarding civil/structural calculations, equipment drawings and layouts.
• Drafting civil/structural plans under minimal supervision.
• Being knowledgeable of civil material specifications to reflect information for purchase, fabrication and construction.
• Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
• Performing field related work collecting design information and verifying designs for tie-ins and clearances.
• Performing temporary field support activities during construction.
• Assisting engineers with cost and material estimates and preliminary design studies.
• Checking accuracy of drawings created by drafters against engineering data.
• Mentoring entry level teammates.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD

Microstation

Concrete drawings

Structural steel

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Communication skills

Virtual team skills

Estimating tasks

Education

Associate degree

4+ years experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

Job Summary: The Structural Deisinger is generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of civil/structural assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. With experience in this level, you are expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex civil/structural assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision in our Pasadena office (77034).

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.

• Recognizing project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.

• Reviewing and comprehending the latest information available regarding civil/structural calculations, equipment drawings and layouts or drawings from other disciplines before initiating design effort on specific drawings.

• Drafting civil/structural plans under minimal supervision.

• Being knowledgeable of civil material specifications to the extent that all information required for material purchase, fabrication and construction is reflected on the finished drawings.

• Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.

• Performing field related work collecting design information and verifying designs for tie-ins, function and clearances to existing facility.

• Performing temporary field support activities, where assigned, for engineering support during construction.

• Assisting engineers with cost and material estimated and preliminary design studies.

• Checking the accuracy and quality of drawings developed by drafters, when assigned, based on information conveyed by engineering calculations, equipment and discipline drawings.

• Displays some capacity for mentoring entry level and new teammates.

Ideal Background

Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is preferred.

Experience: R equires 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural drafting and design.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to produce drawings for concrete and structural steel, and/or civil disciplines.

• Familiarity with specifications and details of construction bulk materials and equipment.

• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.

• Ability to create accurate civil/structural construction documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.

• Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.

• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all civil/structural deliverables.

• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.

• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.

• Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Microstation or both.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Good presentation and Virtual team skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.