Structural Designer

POSITION SUMMARY 

Works under the general direction and supervision of a senior Engineer or Designer. Will be responsible for the design of major components or portions of a project. Will require a thorough knowledge of basic mathematics, CAD software, 3-D modeling software and instrument design. Capable of independent research regarding elements or devices used in a design. Incumbent upon this position is the capability of handling assignments which involve a variety of design procedures and techniques.

Work is closely managed and reviewed for accuracy and adequacy.  Follows specific, outlined, and detailed directions. Works under general supervision completing assignments and solving detailing problems related to instrument designs and/or presentations. Work is reviewed while in progress for new or non-recurring designs/methods or when work is not covered by specific guidelines, standards, or similar documents. All work is reviewed upon completion.

Provides resolution to problems that are readily identifiable with limited scope and are resolved in accordance with standard practices, procedures, applications or routines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Please note: The job descriptions may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, etc. of the job; duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to – 

Structural Designer IV 

• Works closely with members of the team and assist to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Implements and utilizes the Company’s Best Practices for projects and processes.
• Checks models for clearances, potential conflicts, and relationships of the carious parts to the whole and to one another. 

Structural Designer III 

• Preparing structural drawings.
• Utilize Structural Designer software to provide materials quantities and other related tasks
• Performs structural analysis and design for various structural materials including, steel, concrete, and concrete masonry

Structural Designer II 

• Prepares detail and layout drawings of unusual, complex, or original designs requiring the application of theoretical and practical engineering knowledge that will be clearly understood in the field during construction
• Provides other design personnel with design sketches for preparation of finished designed drawings, general layouts, and guidance in refining techniques.
• Must keep up to date on the latest developments in constructability. 

Structural Designer I 

• Evolving knowledge of basic engineering principles, material properties, and a familiarity with construction, installation, and maintenance procedures.
• May provide conceptual input to projects during the planning stages.
• Performs other related tasks in support of project engineer, such as writing sequence of construction procedures, compiling and computing engineering data, estimating, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS PER JOB LEVEL 

• Structural Designer IV – Tech/Trade School
• Structural Designer III – Tech/Trade School or equivalent; two (2) years of experience
• Structural Designer II – Tech/Trade School or equivalent; four (4) years of experience
• Structural Designer I - Tech/Trade School or equivalent; six (6) years of experience