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ORION · 16 hours ago

Junior Structural Designer

ORION is seeking a Junior Structural Designer & BIM Technician to support their Engineering Department. The role involves preparing drawings, models, and digital design deliverables for marine and heavy civil structures while working closely with senior engineers and field teams to enhance design quality and collaboration.

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Responsibilities

Prepare engineering drawings including plans, sections, and details using AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D
Assist in developing 3D models of existing and proposed structures under senior guidance
Support construction drawing production such as pile layouts, reinforcement details, and general arrangement sheets
Revise drawings and models based on engineer markups and project feedback
Help identify drafting or model inconsistencies and escalate issues to senior designers
Work closely with engineers, designers, and project managers to support design deliverables
Assist in maintaining drawing logs, revisions, and model versions
Participate in internal design coordination meetings as needed
Generate basic sketches, renderings, or visual aids to help communicate design intent
Support the preparation of graphics and exhibits for proposals or client presentations
Follow Orion’s drafting and modeling standards for accuracy, consistency, and presentation
Assist with checking drawing sets for completeness and alignment with engineering intent
Assist in creating discipline-specific 3D models using Revit, Civil 3D, or Navisworks
Support senior staff in federating models and preparing coordinated model views
Help import survey, point cloud, and field data into model environments
Maintain project folders, naming conventions, and data organization
Assist in updating CAD and Revit families, templates, and title blocks
Support senior staff in running basic clash detection workflows in Navisworks
Document clash reports and track resolutions with guidance
Help prepare simple shop drawings, lift diagrams, or phasing views derived from 3D models
Assist in updating as-built models using survey or field information
Actively participate in training, mentorship, and skill-building sessions
Demonstrate eagerness to learn marine structural systems and digital modeling workflows
Support team collaboration by communicating clearly and asking questions proactively
Uphold Orion’s values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity in all work

Qualification

AutoCADRevitCivil 3DNavisworks3D modelingLearning AgilityTechnical CuriosityOrganizational skillsAttention to detailCollaborationCommunicationGrowth Mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Drafting & Design Technology, Architecture, or related field
0–3 years of experience in structural or civil drafting (internships count)
Basic proficiency in AutoCAD required; exposure to Revit, Civil 3D, or Navisworks a plus
Strong interest in marine structures and heavy civil construction
Ability to read engineering plans and translate markups into accurate drawings
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively and take direction well

Company

ORION

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Orion is a specialty construction company offering Marine, Concrete, and Engineering & Consulting services across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.

H1B Sponsorship

ORION has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$140M
Key Investors
UMB Bank
2025-12-29Post Ipo Debt· $120M
2020-06-08Post Ipo Debt· $20M
2007-12-21IPO

Leadership Team

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Travis Boone
President and CEO
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Alison Vasquez
EVP, CFO and Treasurer
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