Structural Designer

Jobtailor; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior Structural Drafter for mining projects in Phoenix, AZ. You will produce detailed drawings and 3D models using Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, or Tekla Structures, and coordinate with mechanical and electrical teams to resolve clashes.

Responsibilities include reviewing vendor drawings, creating BOMs, ensuring compliance with mining safety codes and QA/QC, and participating in design reviews to support fabrication and field activities.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ experience in structural drafting in mining or engineering consulting.
• Ability to convert engineering concepts into 3D designs.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD 3D.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks or Tekla is a plus.
• Understanding of steel connections, foundations, and steel standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate detailed structural drawings and 3D models using Revit, AutoCAD or Tekla.
• Develop designs for structural steel, concrete, and foundations for mining infra.
• Coordinate with mechanical/electrical teams to resolve clashes using Navisworks.
• Ensure designs comply with mining safety codes, building codes, and QA/QC.
• Review vendor drawings and conduct field visits to verify measurements.
• Prepare bills of materials and compute data for fabrication and cost estimation.
• Maintain drawing lists and status to meet project milestones.
• Engage in design reviews and address drafting challenges or compliance needs.
• Follow Change Management process for engineering design.

Skills

Structural Drafting

3D Modeling

Attention to Detail

Client Satisfaction Focus

Education

Associate Diploma in CAD

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Tekla Structures

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Produce accurate detailed structural drawings (plans, elevations, sections) and 3D models using Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, or Tekla Structures.
• Develop detailed designs for structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, and foundations for underground and surface mining infrastructure.
• Coordinate with mechanical and electrical teams to resolve conflicts, performing clash detection of models in software like Navisworks.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable mining safety codes, regional building codes, and company QA/QC requirements.
• Review vendor equipment drawings and conduct field visits to verify measurements, assess existing structures, or support construction activities.
• Prepare bills of materials, list structural components, and compute engineering data for fabrication and cost estimation.
• Meet expectations for schedule, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Participate in design reviews and advise on technical drafting difficulties or compliance requirements.
• Comply with the Change Management process for engineering design.
• Maintain the drawing list and percentage-complete status.
• Apply Sedgman standard specifications and typical/standard drawings reflecting current industry standards.

Requirements

• Associate Diploma in CAD / or any other formal training certificates
• Must have 5 – 7 years’ experience in structural drafting, with specific experience in the mining industry, and/or engineering consulting firm.
• Ability to take an engineering concept and convert it into a 3D design
• High proficiency in AutoCAD 3D is essential
• Experience with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks or Tekla Structures considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of steel connection detailing, concrete foundations, and structural steel standards.
• Strong attention to detail; Exceptional precision in checking drawings for errors before
• Skills in MS Office Suite

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in producing detailed structural drawings and 3D models using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, with a strong focus on compliance with mining safety codes and structural standards. Proficient in coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and conducting thorough design reviews to ensure quality and client satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Structural Drafting
• AutoCAD 3D Proficiency
• Mining Industry Experience
• Steel Connection Detailing
• Navisworks Clash Detection

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Structural Drawing Production
• 3D Modeling
• Design Compliance
• Bill of Materials Preparation
• Engineering Data Computation

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Client Satisfaction Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

• Associate Diploma in CAD

Industry Keywords

• Mining Safety Codes
• Structural Steel Standards
• Reinforced Concrete
• Foundations
• QA/QC Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• Autodesk Revit
• AutoCAD
• Tekla Structures
• Navisworks
• MS Office Suite