Senior Structural Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

This position supports all phases of a project, with particular focus on detailed engineering. The role will serve as the Structural Design Lead for assigned projects, coordinating and ensuring effective communication with other engineering disciplines.

Bellingham, WA, Billings, MT, Bismarck, ND, Minneapolis, MN, Spokane, WA, Vancouver, WA

Reporting Structure

Administrative Reporting : Design Manager

Project Reporting : Discipline Lead Engineer and / or Project Manager / Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Assist engineers with equipment layout and structural design assignments under minimal supervision.

Develop familiarity with company programs, staff, and operating procedures.

Prepare general arrangements, structural design drawings, and sketches using 3D modeling software.

Prepare construction drawing and specification packages.

Education, Skills & Experience Education

Associate’s degree in a related discipline preferred.

Candidates without a degree but with exceptional experience will be considered.

Experience

Significant heavy industrial design / drafting experience in refining, power, chemical , or similar industries.

Strong background in equipment layout and structural design for retrofit projects.

Ability to identify components (e.g., pipe supports, structural steel) in the field.

Proven field documentation experience.

Technical Skills

Required :

High proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

3D design and modeling experience with CADWorx .

Preferred :

Revit and Plant 3D experience.

Strong communication and leadership skills.

Ability to work directly with clients from proposal to project execution.

Previous consulting experience strongly preferred.

Certifications & Credentials

Eligible for or currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) .

Legal right to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available).

General Competencies

Problem-solving and alternative solution development.

Maintaining composure under stress.

Clear and persuasive communication in varied situations.

Cultural sensitivity and promotion of a harassment-free environment.

Integrity, ethics, and adherence to company policies.

Effective time management and prioritization.

Flexibility in dealing with change and unexpected events.

Reliability and punctuality in work attendance and meetings.

Willingness to help and seek assistance when needed.

Workplace Requirements

Ability to travel to client industrial facilities.

Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

Compliance with company and client safety policies.

Drug & Alcohol Testing

Pre-employment and periodic testing required.

Testing in compliance with state, federal, and client requirements.

Failure to pass or refusal to test may result in termination where legally permissible.

Background Checks

Conducted at hiring and periodically thereafter.

Results remain confidential unless they affect client site access eligibility.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel by driving or flying to client facilities and company offices.

Valid driver’s license and insurability through company’s provider required.

Ability to drive a personal, registered, and insured vehicle.

Negative driving incidents (e.g., DUIs, excessive speeding tickets) may affect eligibility.

Language Skills

Proficiency in English (spoken, written, and comprehension).

Ability to interpret instructions, correspondence, and memos in electronic and written form.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Apply common-sense understanding to follow written, oral, electronic, or diagram instructions.

Manage problems involving multiple concrete variables.

Work well under pressure with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands

Ability to enter, work in, and evacuate from all areas within client sites (with reasonable accommodation where possible).

Regular use of hands for handling and communication.

Frequent sitting and reaching; occasional walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Regularly lift / move up to 10 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs.

Vision requirements : close vision, depth perception, focus adjustment.

Work Environment

Office and industrial site conditions.

Industrial sites may have : loud noise, moving mechanical parts, fumes, gases, airborne particles, confined spaces, and electrical hazards.

Employment Benefits

Health & Insurance : Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, Life & AD&D (company-paid), Short & Long-Term Disability (company-paid), Supplemental Life & Dependent Life Insurance.

Retirement : 401(k) plan.

Paid Time Off : Generous PTO program, 8 paid holidays.

Additional : Exempt staff compensated for hours worked over 40 / week.