Structural Designer II

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Tennessee; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking a Civil/Structural CAD Drafter to perform routine design tasks under close supervision. You will draft concrete and structural steel drawings and support larger projects as experience grows.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and 2+ years of drafting experience, with familiarity of AutoCAD or MicroStation and CAD drafting standards. Excellent teamwork and communication are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural drafting and design.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria.
• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with department design and drafting standards.
• Drafting civil/structural plans under close supervision.
• Assist teammates in field-related work collecting design information and verifying designs for tie-ins.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil drafting

MS Word/Excel

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Summary: Generally responsible for performing routine design of less complex design assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. With experience in this level, you are expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex civil/structural assignments. This work will be performed under close supervision.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Familiarity with structural calculations, equipment drawings and layouts or drawings from other disciplines before initiating drafting effort on any specific item.
• Drafting civil/structural plans under close supervision.
• Being knowledgeable of basic civil material specifications to the extent that all information required for material purchase, fabrication and construction is reflected on the finished drawings.
• Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
• Assisting teammates in performing field related work collecting design information and verifying designs for tie-ins, function and clearances to existing facility.

Ideal Background

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is preferred.

Certification: Certification is not required at this level.

Experience: This position requires 2+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural drafting and design.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to produce drawings for concrete and structural steel, and/or civil disciplines.
• Familiarity with specifications and details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Microstation or both.
• Gaining proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop, and providing interoffice execution support under close supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is a full‑service firm specializing in engineering, procurement, and construction management for energy and industrial sectors across the U.S.