Structural Designer 1 4P/299

4P Consulting Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in structural design seeks a Structural Designer 1 in Birmingham, Alabama. This role offers an exciting opportunity for early-career professionals to engage in heavy industrial projects, focusing on structural steel and concrete components, in a collaborative hybrid environment. Candidates should have experience in the field and be proficient with AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of structural design experience in heavy industrial or power plant environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
• Strong background in steel and/or concrete detailing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create design and fabrication drawings for structural steel and reinforced concrete.
• Assist in developing conceptual structural designs.
• Review vendor shop fabrication drawings for compliance with project specifications.

Skills

Structural design

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Structural Designer 1
Location:Birmingham, Al
Work Schedule: Hybrid (2 weeks onsite initially; remote flexibility after onboarding)
Contract- 3 years

Client- Southern Company

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated Structural Designer 1 with up to 5 years of experience in heavy industrial or power plant projects. The ideal candidate will support the design and detailing of structural steel and reinforced concrete components, review vendor shop drawings, and prepare material takeoffs. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals seeking hands-on project experience in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create design and fabrication drawings for structural steel and reinforced concrete

• Assist in developing conceptual structural designs

• Review vendor shop fabrication drawings for compliance with project specifications

• Prepare and verify material takeoffs

• Collaborate closely with design engineers, clients, and vendors to ensure design accuracy and constructability

• Comply with company drafting standards and processes

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 0–5 years of structural design experience in heavy industrial or power plant environments

• Proficiency with AutoCAD required

• Strong background in steel and/or concrete detailing preferred

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners

• Must live within 1 hour of The Energy Center

• Availability to work onsite for the first two weeks for setup, training, and team integration