Structural Designer

Hargrove & Associates Inc.; Pasadena (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Hargrove & Associates Inc. in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Structural Designer to perform comprehensive civil/structural design work. The role supports larger, complex projects, under supervision in our Pasadena office.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree in engineering tech or CAD and 4+ years of relevant drafting/design experience, with strong CAD skills in AutoCAD or Microstation, plus solid communication and teamwork abilities. On-site role with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural drafting and design.
• Ability to produce drawings for concrete and structural steel.
• Familiarity with construction bulk materials specifications and equipment.
• Knowledge of CAD drafting standards and company design standards.
• Ability to create accurate civil/structural construction documents from vendor drawings.
• Understanding of work flow between disciplines and schedule constraints.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to work in a virtual team.

Responsibilities

• Produce civil/structural drawings for concrete and structural steel.
• Draft civil/structural plans under minimal supervision.
• Ensure designs meet specifications and standards.
• Review information from equipment drawings and vendor docs.
• Mentor entry-level teammates as needed.
• Assist engineers with cost estimates and design studies.

Skills

Civil/structural drafting

Concrete/structural steel drawings

CAD drafting standards

Workload/discipline coordination

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Communication & presentation

Virtual team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD

4+ years of relevant industrial drafting/design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

## Structural DesignerApply: Pasadena, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 2026-001025# 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 CultureWe 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 StatementHargrove 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.