Structural Steel Installer

Accelevation LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health, dental and vision insurance

First Time Homebuyer Program (if appic

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Accelevation LLC is hiring a Structural Steel Installer to assemble and install steel framing across data center projects in the United States. The role requires reading structural drawings, operating aerial lifts, and performing installations at heights while upholding safety standards.

Travel up to 75% is required; experience with Unistrut, bolted connections, and rigging will be valued. This position supports mission-critical electrical infrastructure in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years of structural steel erection experience preferred.
• Ability to read structural drawings and shop drawings.
• Experience working safely at heights with fall protection.

Responsibilities

• Install structural steel including beams, columns, braces, and framing.
• Install seismic bracing and Unistrut systems for electrical infrastructure.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and installation details.
• Align and secure members using hand and power tools; verify layout.
• Rigging support and crane signaling as needed; assist with crane lifts.
• Maintain safety, perform field modifications, and ensure quality.

Skills

Structural steel erection

Read shop drawings

Fall protection

Aerial lift operation

Rigging

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Aerial lifts

Laser layout tools

Torque wrenches

Job description

Structural Steel Installer

Location: Dallas, TX - Travel up to 75% (required)

About Accelevation

We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.

Your Impact

As a Structural Steel Installer, you will build and install the structural systems that support mission-critical data center infrastructure across the United States. This role plays a vital part in the construction of data centers by installing structural framing, support systems, hot and cold aisle containment (H/CAC), Unistrut systems, and miscellaneous steel components that support electrical and mechanical infrastructure. Successful candidates have experience working with structural steel, interpreting construction drawings, operating safely at heights, and using industry-standard installation tools. Individuals with rigging, welding, or metal building construction experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Install structural steel including beams, columns, braces, embeds, miscellaneous steel, and support framing.
• Install structural supports, Unistrut systems, seismic bracing, and steel assemblies for mission-critical electrical infrastructure.
• Read and interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, blueprints, layout plans, and installation details.
• Align, level, and secure structural members using spud wrenches, drift pins, impact tools, torque wrenches, and other industry-standard equipment.
• Assemble and install bolted structural steel connections in accordance with engineering specifications.
• Verify layout, elevation, plumb, level, and alignment prior to final installation.
• Assist with rigging, signaling, and guiding structural steel during crane picks when qualified.
• Install anchors and verify torque requirements per project specifications.
• Utilize lasers, tape measures, levels, and layout equipment to ensure accurate installation.
• Operate aerial lifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, Telehandler and other approved equipment safely.
• Perform field modifications and basic fabrication as required.
• Perform welding when qualified and authorized (preferred but not required).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Collaborate with field leadership and fellow crew members to meet production schedules while maintaining exceptional quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two or more years of structural steel erection, steel installation, industrial construction, commercial construction, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and shop drawings.
• Experience working safely at heights while utilizing fall protection.
• Experience operating aerial lifts.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred (OSHA 30 is a plus).
• Ability to travel extensively to project locations throughout the United States.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Structural steel erection
• Metal building systems (PEMB) construction
• Rigging and signaling for crane operations
• Welding (MIG, Stick, or Flux-Core)
• Industrial or commercial construction
• Data center construction
• Unistrut and structural support system installation
• Anchor installation and torque verification
• Layout using lasers and construction drawings
• Scissor lift, Telehandler, boom lift, or aerial lift operation
• Fall protection systems
• Structural fabrication

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• First Time Homebuyer Program (if applicable)
• Career growth opportunities

Our Core Values

• Safety - We proactively protect our people and environment
• Inclusion - We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds
• Speed - We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile
• Innovation - We challenge assumptions and simplify processes
• Judgment - We make sound decisions with the business in mind
• Accountability - We take ownership and deliver results

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must frequently lift up to 75 lbs, work at heights, climb ladders and lifts, wear PPE, and perform physical construction activities in varying environments. Employees must be able to hear, speak, and communicate effectively. Work occurs in data center environments with potential exposure to electrical hazards, noise, and varying temperatures. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, may be required.

Physical requirements include bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead. Must lift at least 50 lbs, raise arms above shoulder level, and perform overhead work for extended periods. The ability to climb and carry ladders (up to 12 ft), navigate stairways, and work at heights up to 90 ft using ladders, scaffolds, or lifts is essential.

Employees must access restricted areas (e.g., switchgear rooms, vaults, tunnels, crawl spaces) and wear full PPE. Good vision and hearing (normal or corrected) and accurate color identification are required. Some projects may lack food facilities, so bringing meals and snacks is necessary.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values - we build teams that celebrate and embrace diversity, fostering a culture of respect for all. As part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check and use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Accelevation LLC does not ask for payment or sensitive personal information during the hiring process.