Structural Designer - Industrial Projects

SSOE; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus

Ownership opportunities

Benefits package

Dynamic culture

Challenging projects

Continuous learning

Career stability

Career advancement

Holistic compensation

Job summary

SSOE is seeking a senior designer to lead structural design efforts across industrial and manufacturing projects. You will collaborate with architectural, MEP, process, civil, and automation teams, transforming concepts into buildable solutions while mentoring junior designers.

Candidates should have a minimum ten years of designer experience, expertise in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and knowledge of IBC, AISC, and ACI standards. Travel is required; remote work is not typical.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years related designer experience.
• Experience on Industrial and Manufacturing building projects is mandatory.
• Fully utilize Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks; MicroStation beneficial.
• Good working knowledge of IBC, AISC and ACI standards.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Applies standard design techniques and makes minor adaptations to design concepts.
• Receives instructions on assignment objectives and complex features.
• Coordinates and directs work of designers on the same project with responsibility for checking portions of drawings.
• Prepares addendums and bulletins; initiates change orders.
• Attends construction meetings and produces site observation reports and final punch list.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in engineering or architectural fields

Civil/Structural discipline certification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

MicroStation

Job description

Job Locations

US-OH-Columbus | US-OH-Toledo

Overview

At SSOE, you will thrive within an innovation-driven culture where structural design excellence fuels impactful industrial and complex commercial projects worldwide. Collaborating seamlessly across architectural, MEP, process, civil, and automation disciplines, you'll transform conceptual visions into sophisticated, buildable structural solutions. Our senior designers flourish within a mentorship-rich environment fostering continuous learning, creative problem-solving, and cross-discipline collaboration. We prioritize delivering visionary engineering designs underpinned by rigorous processes and cutting-edge technology investments, including advanced BIM, parametric modeling, and AI-enabled design tools.

Career advancement paths are clearly defined, enabling you to grow your creative and technical leadership while shaping the structural identity of projects that define critical infrastructure globally. Your design innovations will influence both immediate project success and organizational capabilities. SSOE's commitment to social responsibility, safety, and integrity ensures your designs promote sustainable, safe, and resilient built environments that stand as testaments to engineering excellence.

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don't just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you'll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

• Applies standard design techniques and procedures exercising judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications to design concepts.
• Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and assistance in deriving possible solutions to unusual problems.
• Coordinates and directs the work effort of designers on the same project with some responsibility for checking portions of the completed drawings.
• Prepares addendums and bulletins. Initiates project change orders for submittal to the project manager.
• Attends construction meetings and produces site observation reports and final punch list. May trouble‑shoot design problems in the field during construction.
• Develops an understanding for other discipline's needs and requirements and relates them to own discipline and total project scope.
• Researches design options and documents findings for project engineer/architect.
• Checks design calculations and drawings.
• Processes shop drawings; checks to ensure quality accuracy and completeness.
• Has frequent external customer contact.
• May be requested to attend training to develop supervisory skills.
• May serve as job captain on single discipline projects.
• May write portions of specifications and assist in preparing design and construction cost estimates.
• Travel required.
• Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: $80,000 - $90,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Bonus and Incentives: Based on experience, you will be eligible for our annual target bonus/incentive program derived from company and individual performance and goals.
• Ownership Opportunities: SSOE offers ownership opportunities to all employees at the Associate level and above.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

Additional Perks

• Dynamic Culture: Experience a supportive culture where you're an essential and highly valued member of our vibrant team.
• Exciting Projects: Work on thrilling projects from inception to completion and engage directly with some of the most innovative clients globally.
• Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
• Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work‑life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

SSOE - The Best of Both Worlds

At SSOE, our growth trajectory allows us to offer the opportunities normally associated with a large firm while embracing the collaborative and supportive culture often found in smaller firms. As a member of the SSOE team, you will work on exciting and diverse projects for Fortune 100 clients around the globe, supported by the best technology for the task at hand. You will experience our employee‑centric culture that strives to offer a healthy balance, flexible working arrangements, direct access to leadership at all levels, and a mindset of continuous learning. Once you experience the SSOE difference, you'll understand the why behind our metrics:

• 28% - of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
• 15% - percentage of employees with tenure exceeding 15 years.
• 99% - our CEO's approval rating on Glassdoor.
• 98% - portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in the engineering or architectural fields preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years related designer experience with former employer(s).
• Ability to fully utilize and leverage all aspects of Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks software is essential. MicroStation skills are also beneficial.
• Certification course in Civil/Structural discipline, Associate or Bachelor degree tracked in CAD/BIM Design Technology or related field is preferred.
• Ability to organize and set up drawing packages to clearly show the requirements of the project.
• Good working knowledge of the IBC, AISC and ACI standards and specifications, as well as other related industry standards, specifications and guidelines.
• Ability to work well with other team members in the same office or remote locations.
• Have the ability to complete the modeling and drawing portion of a project from start to finish.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Experience on Industrial and Manufacturing building projects is mandatory.
• Experience on Data Center and/or Pharmaceutical projects is preferred.