Structural Designer

*This is a West Allis, WI onsite job based opportunity.*

Summary

Reporting to the Drafting Supervisor, the Structural Designer -Layout completes 2D and 3D project drawings using AutoCAD and Tekla software. This role provides assistance to all design staff as well as to the Project Management team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Creates technical drawings in 2D and 3D following specifications and calculations
• Revises drawings and incorporates information into drawings per engineering specifications
• Prepares and reviews project drawings along the engineering team
• Reads and interprets building drawings
• Works collaboratively with Project Engineers and other departments
• Identifies and communicates potential design problems to the design staff and Project Managers

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma is required
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering or Building Construction related field preferred
• 3 years of experience in a drafting position

Technical skills

• Proficiency working with AutoCAD 2016 or higher
• Familiarity with Tekla or other 3D CAD systems preferred
• Understanding of engineering processes, familiarity with engineering information and data sources
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) required
• Clear understanding of bills of material, drawings, design data, and design standards necessary

• Ability to read and interpret complex specifications is required

General skills

• Planning and time management skills: must be able to manage multiple priorities and complex tasks, often conflicting in nature, to achieve commitment dates
• Detail orientated
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to work in a Digital environment
• Ability to ask questions