Structural Staff Designer
Brindley EngineeringLisle, Illinois
Full Time
Posted June 27, 2025
$90k - $130k
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Job Description
A Structural Staff Designer is responsible for leading field evaluations and measurements of industrial structures, developing detailed BIM 3D and 2D AutoCAD drawings for repairs or replacements, and overseeing drafting quality while supporting engineering teams in structural design and evaluation projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead field evaluations and measurements of structures to develop repair or replacement drawings
- Design and draft complex structural drawings of steel, concrete, wood, and masonry
- Develop design portions of evaluation reports
- Perform quality control of drafting produced by others
- Drive the development and implementation of new applications for existing and emerging technologies
- Provide technical oversight and mentorship to less experienced drafters
Requirements
- Possess a 2-year technical degree.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in the relevant field.
- Proficiency with 2D AutoCAD and BIM 3D Modelling software (such as CADWorx, S3D, E3D, etc.).
- Exposure to Bluebeam and Advanced Steel is preferred.
- Experience with REVIT is required.
- Microsoft Office experience is required.
- Technical oversight of less experienced drafters and basic mentoring of small team is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead design and drafting teams in field evaluations.
- Ability to become proficient in the application of structural design codes for concrete, steel, and AWS standards.
- Ability to improve proficiency in Laser Scan Point cloud designing.
- Must meet all client-specific site requirements prior to deployment on any field assignment.
- Physical mobility on the ground and at heights is required.
- Ability to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and occasionally work off platforms or scaffolding using appropriate fall protection.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions including heat, rain, cold, and wind while wearing PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and steel-toed work boots.
- May be required to position oneself in confined spaces.
- Must adhere to a client’s random drug testing program prior to entering their site.
- Must meet a client’s facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $90,000 - $130,000 annually
Discretionary bonus and incentive compensation plans
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
401(k) savings plan with employer matching
Company paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid time off (PTO)
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