Structural Designer

Title: Structural Designer

Location: Forest Park GA 30297- Hybrid schedule: Monday Thursday in office Friday remote. Occasional travel for field meetings/site visits.

Duration: 12 months contract

Work Schedule: Standard shift

Pay range: $40 to $45 an hour (Depends on experience & qualification).

Job Summary

This position is responsible for structural design work to support clients Transmission and Distribution Substation Design Group as well as providing support to the Transmission Line Design Group. The Structural Designer 3 will produce engineering drawings specifications and material requirements for structural steel and concrete foundations etc. with an emphasis on safety quality scheduling and costs.

Job Qualifications:

• AutoCAD training experience or certification is required.
• A two-year degree from a technical school or university is preferred.

Work Experience:

• 10 plus years structural steel detailing experience including commercial industrial stairs handrails etc.
• Experience in creating substation drawings a plus.
• Experience as a structural steel detailer and checker.
• Experience using AutoCAD at a high level.
• Experience talking to steel fabrication shops and answering shop problems.
• Experience using 3D modeling software such as SDS Design Data or Tekla or similar software.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of AISC ASCE ACI codes.
• Working knowledge of AWS welding standards.
• Working knowledge of OSHA codes as it relates to steel design.
• Experience with analyzing steel connections.
• Experience in reinforced concrete design.
• Design experience in transmission structures is a plus but not required.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Manage workload of drafters.
• Computer skills to be proficient with standard office software applications.
• Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.
• Must work well in a team environment and have the ability to develop and build relationships at all levels.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to build working relationships with peers internal customers and the general public.
• Must possess effective time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines.
• Must demonstrate a customer focus with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers and solicit feedback.
• Ability to be an effective mentor to others and teach job-related skills.