Soft Source, Inc ยท 7 hours ago
Structural Designer (Senior Level)
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSoft Source, Inc is seeking a Senior Structural Designer to lead structural design projects. The role involves managing teams, developing designs in compliance with local codes, and providing guidance to junior designers while ensuring projects stay within budget and deadlines.
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Responsibilities
Perform all aspects of structural design, including steel, concrete, and masonry, applying both theoretical knowledge and practical design methods
Manage projects and teams, with work performed under the supervision of a senior engineer or designer
Conceptualize and prepare plans, layouts, sections, details, and bills of materials to effectively communicate construction or fabrication requirements
Develop designs consistent with local codes, client requirements, and good engineering practices, while coordinating with engineers and other designers
Review structural calculations, equipment drawings, general arrangements, and other discipline drawings prior to starting structural drawings
Develop material take-offs based on design drawings or 3D modeling platforms
Lead a team of structural engineers and designers on various project sizes, ensuring projects stay within budget and meet deadlines
Coordinate project staffing, liaising with department managers to ensure adequate resources are available
Maintain project schedules, incorporating structural tasks into the overall project timeline
Provide monthly project forecasts, including estimates to complete and earned value assessments
Assist with proposal engineering (workhour estimates, scope definition)
Offer design guidance to structural engineers, particularly regarding fabrication requirements such as connections and framing
Assist with conceptual layout and cost studies to determine optimal solutions
Review vendor and fabrication drawings for conformance to specifications
Advise on design or scope changes and ensure timely updates
Coordinate with other disciplines as needed and ensure proper documentation of design changes
Mentor junior structural designers and provide technical guidance
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of experience in structural design, especially in industrial projects
Proficiency with AutoCAD is required
Knowledge of structural detailing for steel and concrete structures
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments and meet tight deadlines
Willingness to visit job sites and perform fieldwork when necessary
Capable of handling physical tasks like bending, stooping, and climbing for field visits
Ability to operate a computer and sit for long periods of time
Travel to job sites as needed
Preferred
Autodesk Revit experience is a plus
Familiarity with structural analysis software like RISA and STAAD is advantageous
Benefits
Paid time off
Health insurance benefits
Matching retirement contributions
Company
Soft Source, Inc
Soft Source, Inc., a State of Georgia S Corporation established in 1999, is provider of innovative digital engineering solutions and Staff Augmentation with strong past performance in the federal and commercial workspace, leadership coaching and distributed workforce solutions is a significant part of our business.
11-50 employees
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