Job Description

Role Summary / Purpose

The Senior Structural Designer provides drafting and detailing support for the structural design of heavy industrial buildings, from the preliminary phase through the completion of construction documents. The Designer will be responsible for creating complex structural building systems for critical infrastructure projects.

Essential Responsibilities

• Modeling & Drafting: Prepare 3D Revit structural models and 2D drawings/details of structural building systems.

• Technical Definition: Create definitions of parts, modules, and assemblies in the form of 3D models, 2D cross-sections, section details, and tolerance stack-ups to support analysis, manufacturing, assembly, and inspection.

• Strategic Execution: Utilize in-depth knowledge of structural discipline and analytical thinking to execute departmental policies and strategies.

• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Maintain knowledge of structural drafting and design best practices, including managing interfaces with mechanical piping, HVAC, and electrical systems.

• BIM Management: Work with the BIM coordinator to manage and issue models in Autodesk Construction Cloud while enforcing configuration management plans.

• Technical Support: Support the Civil Structural Team in 3D model reviews using Navisworks and Revit.

• Decision Making: Use technical experience and multiple internal/external sources to arrive at informed design decisions.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Education & Experience: * An Associate’s degree in Structural Design (or similar) with 3+ years of experience in structural drafting for heavy industrial, thermal power, nuclear, or similar industries; OR

  • At least 5 years of relevant work experience in structural drafting for heavy industrial, thermal power, nuclear, or similar industries.

• Software Proficiency: Minimum 3 years of experience specifically using Revit for structural modeling.

• Technical Literacy: Proficient in the Autodesk suite of tools and Microsoft Office/Teams.

Additional Desired Characteristics

• Project Management: Experience managing project work schedules, priorities, and work plans.

• Advanced Revit Skills: Advanced knowledge of Revit family creation and experience with Autodesk Inventor is a plus.

• Data Environment Experience: Experience using Autodesk BIM360, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or Autodesk Vault.

• Collaboration: Proven ability to work proactively within engineering teams to develop complex 3D models.

• Compliance: Strong commitment to performing work in compliance with established policies, procedures, and safety standards.

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