Structural Designer - Levels III, IV, V

RPT Alliance LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston, TX is seeking a Structural Designer III, IV, or V. The role requires CAD drafting, collaboration with engineers, and delivering project requirements. Successful candidates will have 4-7+ years of experience and relevant degrees. The firm offers benefits like paid holidays and PTO, emphasizing a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 4-7+ years experience, depending on the level of the position.
• Strong relationship capabilities.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide CAD drafting, prepare drawings and schematics.
• Coordinate and consult with engineers or other designers.
• Plan, forecast, and actualize deliverable progress.
• Monitor progress and performance against the project plan.

Skills

CAD drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Are you a Structural Designer III, IV, or V looking to add value to a dynamic and growing team? This position will provide opportunities for you to stretch your knowledge and hone your skills, all while being instrumental in driving innovation and achieving project goals.

Company

RPT Alliance was founded in 2019 by a group of project execution and engineering experts with a desire to deliver projects safely and reliably for the energy industry. RPT provides full project lifecycle execution solutions focused on energy infrastructure and renewables. Our customer‑centric approach puts our clients first by understanding the goals of each party to ensure success for all stakeholders. We incorporate our core values with innovative solutions to project execution and transparency throughout the project lifecycle. To learn more about us, check out our website here!

Location

Houston, TX

Position

As a Structural Designer, you will be responsible for providing essential technical support, creating comprehensive designs, and ensuring compliance with project requirements while working in collaboration with engineers, architects, and other professionals. The designer is expected to employ computer‑aided design (CAD) software to design and modify project plans and use their experience to solve problems, pay attention to detail, and apply their in‑depth understanding of civil engineering principles and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

All Levels III, IV, V

• Provide computer‑aided design (CAD) drafting, prepare drawings and schematics derived from a variety of specifications, layouts, vendor data, and sketches
• Coordinate and consult with engineers or other designers to complete projects, ensuring adherence to established specifications and standards
• Support equipment sizing & selection, alternative analyses, and other deliverables
• Support the engineering, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of facilities
• Present design deliverables to project members, cross‑functional teams, senior leadership, external vendors, clients, and other stakeholders
• Plan, forecast, and actualize deliverable progress to support project reporting and schedule requirements
• Identify scope changes and estimate impact to effort and schedule
• Prepare, review, and approve foundation, structural steel, building, and earthwork BOMs and designs

Level IV

• Support proposal efforts by evaluating RFP scope, identifying list of deliverables, and estimating effort required
• Participate in project scoping, planning, status reporting, and scope management
• Work is highly independent

Level V

• All responsibilities of level IV
• Monitor progress and performance against the project plan and proactively address issues
• Provide input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility
• Work autonomously

Qualifications

• 4‑7+ years experience, depending on the level of the position
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree or equivalent preferred
• Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) and 3D CAD experience required

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Excellent facilitation, communication, and analytical skills – written and verbal
• High level of personal integrity
• Strong relationship capabilities
• Proficient in both written and spoken English

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• PTO

Interested?

• Apply today and let us know why you would be a great fit for our Structural Designer position!

Equal Opportunity Employer

RPT Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status established by federal, state, or local laws.