Structural Designer I

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Bonus (performance-based)

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is seeking a Structural Designer I for our Overland Park, KS office to support power manufacturing and process projects. You will learn across mechanical and structural disciplines and contribute to diverse, complex systems.

The role emphasizes producing detailed drawings, interpreting design criteria, and collaborating with project teams to meet client needs in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Architectural Design or equivalent technical experience.
• 1–5 years of experience in computer aided drafting and design.
• Experience with AutoCAD or Revit; familiarity with AutoCAD Plant 3D and Navisworks is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with project managers, engineers and designers.
• Ability to read, modify, and create process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed construction drawings using project standards and specs.
• Layout and design buildings, foundations for equipment, and superstructures for distribution systems.
• Assist across mechanical and structural disciplines with designs.
• Generate sketches, plans, sections, and details from a 3D model.

Skills

CAD proficiency

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical/Structural/Architectural Design

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Navisworks

Job description

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity

At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 1000 professionals across 23 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.

From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world‑class hospitals to enabling discovery in high‑containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.

AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.

At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.

As a Structural Designer I in our Overland Park, KS office, you will help us empower our clients to meet the challenges of the rapidly changing power manufacturing and process industries. This position will offer the opportunity to learn and work across the mechanical and structural disciplines providing a breath of exposure to a variety of designs and complex systems.

For mechanical systems, you will have the opportunity to design all types of facilities that utilize generation technologies such as reciprocating engines, simple and combined cycle combustion turbines, combined heat & power (CHP), solar energy, energy storage systems, high pressure steam systems along other piping systems required for the different systems.

On the structural side, you will have the opportunity to layout and design buildings, foundations for complex and sensitive equipment, and superstructures for supporting elevated distribution systems and equipment.

Responsibilities include preparation of detailed construction drawings using specifications, engineering calculations, sketches, detailed drawings, and design information according to project standards and procedures.

Why We Need You

In this role, you will use your experience to convert system design concepts into specific layouts by interpreting information set forth in basis of design as well as information gathered from users, project partners, field surveys, and code research.

Expertise Of Our Most Successful Structural Designer I

• Associate degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Architectural Design or equivalent technical experience.
• 1 - 5 years of experience in computer aided drafting and design (or something similar).
• Experienced with AutoCAD or Revit. Familiarity with AutoCAD Plant 3D and Navisworks a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with others (Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) to apply design codes and specification requirements.
• Ability to read, modify, and create process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Experience in interpreting structural design criteria and converting into specific layouts.
• Generate sketches, plans, sections, and details from a 3D model.

Effective Skills To Help You Flourish

• Self-motivated.
• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.

When You Work Here, You Can Expect

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
• Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high‑impact projects across disciplines.
• To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that’s a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest.

If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!

AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.