Structural Designer Modular Buildings

Mission Critical Group; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Group in the United States seeks a Structural Designer to transform client structural requirements into precise fabrication drawings for modular industrial buildings. You will embed within a project cell, delivering drafting, 3D modeling, and engineering support to the Project Manager.

Responsibilities include 3D models, 2D drawings, and weight calculations to ensure safe, production-ready designs and accurate submittals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in CAD/Drafting, Structural Engineering Technology, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in structural steel detailing or architectural sheet metal modeling using 2D and 3D design platforms.
• Ability to calculate geometric tolerances, physical weights, and foundational structural configurations.

Responsibilities

• Generate detailed 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings of structural bases, interlocking wall panels, and roofing systems using CAD/Revit software.
• Design building penetrations and mounting structures for heavy industrial HVAC systems, doors, and wall bulkhead plates.
• Calculate total estimated building shipping weights and centers of gravity to support safe lifting and transport.
• Provide rapid drafting adjustments and technical clarification to ship-floor supervisors to minimize errors.

Skills

3D Modeling

2D Drawings

CAD/Revit

Structural Steel

Weight Calculations

Education

Associate degree or higher in CAD/Drafting or related field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

The Structural Designer transforms complex client structural specifications into precise, production-ready fabrication drawings for modular industrial buildings. This position operates within an embedded project cell, providing dedicated drafting, 3D modeling, and engineering support directly to an assigned Project Manager. The Structural Designer is accountable for the structural integrity, physical layout, and building envelope design of custom modular PDC buildings. Reporting directly to their assigned Project Manager for project deliverables, this role transforms client structural specifications into precise, production-ready fabrication drawings.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

The following list of responsibilities is not all inclusive, additional projects and/or tasks may be assigned to meet operational needs. MCG retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position should operational needs warrant.

• 3D Structural Modeling: Generate detailed 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings of structural steel bases, interlocking wall panels, and roofing systems using CAD/Revit software.
• Physical Layout Integration: Design building penetrations and mounting structures for heavy industrial HVAC systems, specialized entry doors, and wall bulkhead plates.
• Rigging & Weight Calculations: Calculate total estimated building shipping weights and precise structural centers of gravity (CG) to ensure safe lifting, rigging, and over-the-road transport.
• Production Support: Provide rapid structural drafting adjustments and technical clarification to the fabrication floor supervisors to eliminate assembly errors.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Experience:

• Associate degree or higher in CAD/Drafting, Structural Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in structural steel detailing or architectural sheet metal modeling using 2D and 3D design platforms.
• Ability to calculate geometric tolerances, physical weights, and foundational structural configurations.

Preferred Experience

• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks tailored to structural fabrications.
• Familiarity with modular building codes, structural wind/seismic regulations, and heavy lifting rigging designs.

Success Measures

• Dimensional accuracy of released fabrication drawings, resulting in minimal shop floor rework.
• Timely completion of engineering submittal packages against project cell schedule baselines.
• Effective collaboration and responsiveness within the assigned project matrix cell.

Additional Information

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. MCG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).