Structural Designer - Modular Construction

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT-

LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVER

Dental Insurance Plan

Vision Insurance Plan

401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous 2

Health Savings Plan with Generous 2

Wellness Programs

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Atlantic Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Structural Designer to join our engineering team in the Richmond, VA area. The role focuses on modular building design, 3D structural modeling in Revit, and fabrication-ready drawings.

You will coordinate with architectural, MEP, and fabrication teams to ensure constructible solutions. Ideal candidates have strong Revit skills, experience with modular or steel buildings, and the ability to take concepts through fabrication while maintaining project

Qualifications

• Experience designing or detailing structural modular, prefabricated, or steel buildings.
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Revit and 3D structural modeling.
• Ability to read and interpret structural engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience creating fabrication/shop drawings and structural details.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D structural models for modular and prefabricated buildings using Revit.
• Create structural layouts, framing plans, sections, details, and fabrication drawings.
• Coordinate structural components with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Develop detailed structural drawings suitable for shop fabrication and field installation.
• Coordinate structural connections, steel framing, supports, embeds, lifting points, and other fabrication requirements.
• Review structural models and drawings for accuracy, constructability, and coordination.
• Work closely with structural engineers to incorporate design requirements and engineering changes.
• Coordinate with fabrication teams to ensure drawings reflect manufacturing and assembly needs.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts before fabrication.
• Assist with material takeoffs and structural BOMs.
• Participate in design reviews, coordination meetings, and project kickoffs.
• Maintain project schedules and meet deadlines.
• Revise drawings and models based on feedback.

Skills

Revit

3D structural modeling

Fabrication drawings

MEP coordination

Detailing

Reading drawings

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Bluebeam

BIM 360/ACC

Job description

This is an on-site position based in Richmond, VA. Candidates applying from outside the area must be open to relocating to the Greater Richmond region and able to commute to our offices. Atlantic Constructors will offer relocation assistance for qualified candidates. The position is NOT remote work.

At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!

Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

Benefits

• $0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!
• Dental Insurance Plan
• Vision Insurance Plan
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Wellness Programs
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website. ACIBuilds.com

Position Overview

We are seeking a Structural Designer with experience in modular building design and structural detailing to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Revit, structural modeling, and fabrication drawings, with the ability to take structural designs from concept through fabrication while coordinating closely with engineering, fabrication, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D structural models for modular and prefabricated buildings using Revit.
• Create structural layouts, framing plans, sections, details, and fabrication drawings.
• Coordinate structural components with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Develop detailed structural drawings suitable for shop fabrication and field installation.
• Coordinate structural connections, steel framing, supports, embeds, lifting points, and other fabrication requirements.
• Review structural models and drawings for accuracy, constructability, and coordination.
• Work closely with structural engineers to incorporate design requirements and engineering changes.
• Coordinate with fabrication teams to ensure drawings accurately reflect manufacturing and assembly requirements.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts before fabrication.
• Assist with material takeoffs and structural BOMs.
• Participate in design reviews, coordination meetings, and project kickoffs.
• Maintain project schedules and meet established engineering and fabrication deadlines.
• Revise drawings and models based on engineering, client, fabrication, and field feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Experience designing or detailing structural modular, prefabricated, or steel buildings.
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Revit and 3D structural modeling.
• Ability to read and interpret structural engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience creating fabrication/shop drawings and structural details.
• Understanding of steel framing, structural connections, supports, and fabrication methods.
• Ability to coordinate structural designs with MEP and architectural disciplines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify design conflicts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modular buildings, control buildings, MCC buildings, data centers, or other prefabricated structures.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, BIM 360/ACC, or similar software.
• Experience coordinating directly with structural engineers, fabricators, welders, and production teams.
• Knowledge of structural steel fabrication and construction processes.
• Experience developing Revit families and maintaining structural model standards.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who can take a structural concept and develop it into a coordinated 3D Revit model and fabrication-ready drawing package. This person should understand not only how to design and model the structure, but also how the components will be fabricated, assembled, transported, and installed.