Structural Designer | Power Generation
Structural Designer - Power Generation
Our client is a growing engineering and design firm supporting power generation, industrial, and energy infrastructure projects across the United States. They are seeking a Structural Designer with 4+ years of experience to play a key role in establishing and expanding a newly developing structural design function within their organization.
This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative team at an early stage, helping shape standards, processes, and future growth initiatives while working alongside experienced engineering and design professionals. The position will report directly to a Senior Mechanical Designer and offers strong long-term advancement potential as the team continues to grow.
Responsibilities
- Develop structural design and drafting packages for power generation and industrial facility projects.
- Create and revise structural drawings, layouts, details, and construction documents utilizing industry-standard design software.
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, civil, and project teams to ensure accurate and efficient project execution.
- Assist with structural steel, concrete, foundations, equipment supports, and related facility design components.
- Support field investigations, site visits, and as-built documentation efforts when required.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, client specifications, and industry standards.
- Contribute to the development of internal structural design practices as the discipline expands.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of structural design experience in power generation, industrial, energy, utility, or heavy industrial environments.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or other structural design and drafting software.
- Experience producing structural steel and concrete design drawings.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Associate's degree, technical certification, or equivalent industry experience preferred.
Opportunity Highlights
- Join as one of the first dedicated structural design hires in a growing department.
- Significant opportunity to help build and shape the future direction of the structural team.
- Work on a variety of power generation and industrial infrastructure projects.
- Direct mentorship and collaboration with senior design leadership.
- Clear path for long-term growth and increased responsibility as the team expands.
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