Structural Designer

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

The Structural Designer will join the Architecture & Civil Engineering Section, which includes a team of architects, civil engineers, structural engineers, the roof program manager, the building code program manager, and the quality assurance program manager. The Structural Designer will work as a team member with Architecture & Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Environmental & Energy Engineering to deliver effective and efficient full-range professional engineering services in support of University-wide construction and renovation projects. The Structural Designer will perform designs with general direction from the Design Lead or assist Engineers with larger design projects. This position provides design support and serve as technical resource for a range of civil and structural systems, including building structures, site utilities/infrastructure, bridges, parking structures and system assessments. The Structural Designer prepares CAD/BIM Drawings in coordination with other disciplines according to CAD/BIM standards and assists with composing studies and reports.

The Structural Designer may assist with preparation of the Opinion of Probable Costs and technical specifications, as well as fee estimates for design proposals. The Structural Designer will organize their own design and drafting efforts to deliver work product within project budgets and schedules, and supports design managers during construction. The position requires construction site visits where odors, dust, noise or physical hazards may be present. Other requirements may include climbing ladders, riding in aerial work platforms, working in confined space, utilizing safety harnesses and other PPE as applicable per OSHA and University requirements.

All employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.  
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.   
• Associate’s degree in construction technology, architecture, engineering or related field, plus two years minimum relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. If the candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, then the experience requirement can be waived.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and/or AutoCAD.   
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.   
• Ability to work independently while taking field measurements and translating them to drawings.  
• General knowledge of construction materials & methods.    
• Good oral and written communication skills.  
• Ability to develop and maintain effective customer relationships within a team environment.   
• Ability to work on multiple projects and designs with varying scope and schedule.   
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Two or more years of experience in multi-discipline design and construction.   
• Two years of performing condition assessments.   
• Technical knowledge of design and construction industries.   
• Proficiency with a variety of business and engineering design computer software (such as Word, Excel, Structural Engineering Design Software like RISA, etc.)   
• Candidate either will have already passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam or be ready to take exam within one year of employment start date.