Structural Designer 3

ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Accrued PTO

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc. is seeking a Structural Designer 3 based in Denver, Colorado. This full-time role involves designing equipment foundations and structures for industrial facilities using AutoCAD and Advanced Steel.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage design tasks effectively. Comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industrial design experience using Autodesk products required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic leadership skills and general experience leading work groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform design of equipment foundations, towers, and other structures.
• Prepare final construction drawings reflecting engineered designs.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Leadership experience

AutoCAD proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Advanced Steel

Job description

Title

Structural Designer 3

Department

Civil / Structural

Reports To

Civil/Structural Director

Flsa

Non-Exempt

Work Schedule

M-F 8:00am – 5:00pm

Travel Required

Up to 20%

Location

Lakewood, CO

Management

No

EEO

Professionals

Job Family

Professionals

About Your Role

This is a hands‑on, full‑time professional position for a structural AutoCAD designer. The day‑to‑day duties include performing the design of equipment foundations, equipment towers, building structures, pipe racks, platforms, and any other structural components utilized in heavy industrial/manufacturing facilities or required by our clients.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities

• 3D Modeling
  • Work with a structural engineer to understand the nature of the design.
  • Prepare 3D models of the structural design using AutoCAD and Advanced Steel.
  • Coordinate with all disciplines to create an accurate and complete model.
• Construction Drawings
  • Prepare final construction drawings to reflect the engineered/modeled design.
  • Update drawings per engineer comments.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Work Hours

This position works 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary with workload and evenings, weekends, or overtime may be required as needed to satisfy the position requirements.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Accrued PTO
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Basic Life / AD&DD
• Voluntary Life / AD&DD
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Aflac

Qualifications

• Position: Structural Designer 3
• Relevant Experience: 7+ years of industrial design experience using AutoDesk products required.
• Education: Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Skills: Advanced communication skills, leadership experience, expert user of technology and software required to execute daily tasks, competent in required job skills and knowledge, and ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.

Specialized Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem‑solving skills to resolve simple problems quickly and effectively.
• Ability to self‑direct and take responsibility for own tasks.
• Basic leadership skills and some general experience leading work groups or task forces.
• Proficient user of technology and software required to execute daily tasks.
• Must have a valid, active driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.

Supervisory Expectations

• The position does not have any regular responsibility for overseeing or supervising the work of other team members.

Independence of Action

• Supervisor/manager closely monitors work; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The work environment is a typical office environment with significant distractions (staff, clients, vendors, telephone, etc.).
• The employee must regularly sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; frequently talk or hear; occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds in a sound and safe manner.
• The job’s specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Core Competencies

• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and written, listens, informs others, selects appropriate communication methods.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities, supports teammates, solves conflicts, maintains confidentiality, listens.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, works with integrity, upholds organizational values.
• Initiative – Volunteers, undertakes self‐development, seeks increased responsibilities, takes independent actions, looks for opportunities, offers help.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, seeks improvements, applies feedback, monitors own work for quality.