Structural Designer, Senior

Vestal Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestal Corporation in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Senior Structural Designer to develop structural designs from concept through construction, using Revit to produce design drawing packages and coordination models.

You will interface with engineers, project managers, and clients, ensure designs meet codes and standards, mentor junior designers, and help maintain CAD/Revit standards while coordinating BIM models with Navisworks and Revizto.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Computer Aided Drafting or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience is required.
• Proficiency in Revit is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural designs from concept through construction.
• Create design drawing packages using Revit.
• Interface with engineers, PMs, and clients as directed.
• Ensure designs meet design standards and Code requirements.
• Assist with maintaining structural design standards and procedures.
• Set up Revit drawings based on architect/client files.
• Create plans/details from sketches and redlines by engineers.
• Assist in maintaining CAD/Revit standards.
• Coordinate BIM models with Navisworks/Revizto with the BIM team.
• Mentor junior Structural Designers.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Associates degree in CAD or equivalent

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Revizto

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Senior Structural Designer will develop Structural Designs from concept through construction.

JOB DUTIES:

• Utilization of software such as Revit for development of design drawing packages.
• Interface directly with Engineers, Project Managers, and clients as directed.
• Ensure all design projects meet design standards and adhere to Code.
• Assist with checking, updating, and maintaining structural design standards and procedures.
• Prioritize meeting project scopes while adhering to schedules and budgets.
• Responsible for initial setup of Revit drawings based on files received from architect/ clients.
• Create plans and details based on sketches and red line markups received from engineers.
• Assist in maintaining, expanding, and improving CAD/Revit standards.
• Work with the BIM team to coordinate, develop, and maintain project coordination models using Navisworks and Revizto.
• Mentor junior Structural Designers.
• Comply with Company’s Quality Control and Project Management procedures.
• Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization’s goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a Vestal Corporation office.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and able to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Must be able to move about the office to access office equipment and other office buildings within the Vestal office complex.
• This position frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree in Computer Aided Drafting or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience is required.
• Proficiency in Revit is required.

• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts.
• Must comply with Vestal Corporations’ core values for the safe and efficient operation of the business and maintain sound relationships among and with employees.