Structural Designer II

Harrison French and Associates; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Flexible work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Learning stipends

Job summary

Harrison French and Associates (HFA) is seeking a Structural Designer II to support the development of structural construction documents and assist in construction administration for diverse building projects. You will independently develop design solutions, prepare drawings in Revit Structure, and resolve moderate design challenges while adhering to IBC, ACI, AWS, and AISI codes.

The role requires collaboration with Structural Engineer/Design Lead, proficiency in Revit Structure, and

Qualifications

• - Designer will work with Structural Engineer and/or Structural Design Lead to deliver completed construction documents and assist in construction administration as required.
• - Designer shall utilize education and experience to independently develop, implement, and draft construction documents in Revit for most project and/or project type
• - Designer shall have basic understanding of how buildings are constructed
• - Designer shall be able to apply knowledge of recognized national standards to simple projects, with minimal oversight

Responsibilities

• Designer shall be proficient in REVIT Structure and be able to train new employees on company standards and drafting techniques.
• Designer shall possess a basic understanding of national structural codes and standards (IBC, AWS, ACI, AISI).
• Designer will work with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents.
• Designer shall provide high quality control of all projects for final review by Engineer or Lead.
• Designer may have direct client contact.

Job description

Description

We are currently looking for a Structural Designer II to join our growing team. This position is responsible for supporting the development of structural construction documents and assisting with construction administration for a variety of building projects. The ideal candidate will independently develop design solutions, prepare drawings, and resolve moderate structural design challenges while applying knowledge of industry standards such as IBC, ACI, AWS, and AISI. Candidates should be proficient in Revit Structure. Familiarity with structural analysis and design software such as RAM Structural Systems, Enercalc, and RAM Concept, is a plus. The candidate must have the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while contributing to high-quality project delivery.

About HFA – Employee Owned. People Powered.

HFA is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm who thrives in a people-first environment. Employee ownership isn’t just a structure – it’s a mindset that fuels everything we do. This mindset empowers us to think beyond our roles, pushing us to find innovative solutions that strengthen our client relationships and deepen our connections with our people internally. We believe that our people are our greatest asset which aligns with our culture code: We aspire to be a people-first culture of empowerment where talent thrives.

The ownership mindset also means that every team member is personally invested in the success of our projects and clients. This approach ensures that every decision aligns with our purpose: Leading our clients to fulfill their vision while building lasting partnerships.

With our focus on our people, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and a flexible work schedule. We provide our team members with professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.

• competitive salaries
• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• flexible work schedule
• professional development opportunities
• learning stipends to pursue professional growth
• recognize and reward our people for their amazing work

Job Requirements include but are not limited to:

• There are two tracks for designer: Structural CAD/BIM Designer or Engineer in Training.
• Designer will work with Structural Engineer and/or Structural Design Lead to deliver completed construction documents and assist in construction administration as required.
• Designer shall utilize education and experience to independently develop, implement, and draft construction documents in Revit for most project and/or project type (or at least major portions), as well as, solve medium to difficult design challenges that arise on a project on simple projects.
• Designer shall be able to apply their knowledge gained through experience and knowledge of recognized national standards to simple projects, with minimal oversight from Structural Engineer or Structural Design Team Lead. Knowledge of structural software programs, such as RAM Structural Systems, Enercalc RAM Element, RAM Concept is a plus.
• Designer shall have a basic understanding of how buildings are constructed.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Designer shall be proficient in REVIT Structure. Designer shall be able to train new employees on company standards, drafting techniques, and answer rudimentary technical design questions.
• Designer shall possess a basic understanding of national structural codes and standards (IBC, AWS, ACI, AISI).
• Designer will work in a collaborative environment with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents.
• Designer shall be able to provide a high level of quality control of all their projects and possibly others, for final review by the Structural Engineer or Structural Design Lead.
• Designer will, in some cases, have direct client contact.
• Designer will be able to work within established budgets. Depending upon supervisor and client needs, Designer will be responsible for financial success of projects also.

Requirements

Management Requirements 0-3 staff

Education Requirements Technical School, Assoc. in Civil/Architectural Engineering, BSCE/AE or equivalent experience

Licensure Requirements None required

Summary

This req is for a Structural Revit Designer.