Senior Structural Designer - Chicago Illinois

Company: Orbital Engineering, Inc.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted On: 01/13/2025

Senior Structural Designer

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.

Orbital is currently seeking a Senior Structural Designer with experience in the production of drawings for concrete, steel and masonry structures. This position will support our operations in Hammond IN (Greater Chicago), Detroit MI, St. Louis MO, and Toledo OH. This position can be done predominately remote but may require occasional on-site work when needed. Preference is for candidates to live local to Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, or Toledo.

Responsibilities:

Prepare design drawings to facilitate timely and cost-effective construction of structural systems
Interdisciplinary collaboration with project civil/structural/mechanical/electrical engineers and designers throughout the design process
Review structural drawings for errors and omissions
Review project contract documents throughout the project to ensure quality and accuracy
Attend weekly project meetings to review design and project progress
Review and update CAD Standards as needed to ensure accuracy and efficiency
Mentor Junior Designers and provide first level oversight

Requirements:

10-15 years of structural design experience with structural steel and reinforced concrete
Experience designing and drafting structural systems in a heavy industrial environment
Knowledge of industry standards
Proficient with the latest version of AutoCAD and Revit Software
Experience with the latest version of AutoCAD Plant 3D is a PLUS
Experience with the latest version of Navisworks is a PLUS
Experience with Steel Detailing is a PLUS
Must excel in working in a team environment
Self-motivated with high attention to detail
High school diploma or equivalent; Associates degree in design and drafting is a PLUS



A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions. More...

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