2D CAD Designer

Job: Structural Designer

Experience: 4+ years

Salary Range: $62,500 - $83,000

Hybrid: 3 days in office

Full-time, direct hire, benefits

Travel: Less than 10%

Key Responsibilities:

structural steel platforms, equipment supports, pile support systems, pipe supports, cable tray supports, pipe & cable tray racks & bridges, industrial buildings, reinforced concrete foundations, piers, pile caps and slabs.

Job Description:

RT Patterson has an immediate opening in our Merrillville, Indiana office for a full-time Structural Designer to design and prepare construction documentation (drawings) for heavy industrial equipment and structural foundations, piles, mill buildings, structures/platforms, and pipe racks/supports. To do well in this role you have extensive experience as a Structural Designer in an industrial setting.

Structural Designer Responsibilities:

• Perform independent design of light structures including building steel, stairs/platforms, and equipment supports.

• Perform independent design of basic concrete structures/foundations including footers, trenches, floor slabs and walls.

• Conduct field/site trips and investigations associated with a project to obtain needed information and measurements.

• Experience with structural design that includes structural steel platforms, equipment supports, pile support systems, pipe supports, cable tray supports, pipe & cable tray racks & bridges, industrial buildings, reinforced concrete foundations, piers, pile caps and slabs.

• Checking of Construction drawing sets.

• Review and Approval of Shop Fabrication Detail drawings.

Structural Designer Requirements:

• Minimum of a Certificate of Drafting and Design is required to apply; Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering or Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited school preferred.

• 4+ years continuous employment experience in similar job role, including internship or cooperative program experience.

• Possess a working knowledge of structural steel materials and framing techniques.

• Possess a working knowledge of concrete construction methodology and reinforcement.

• Possess a working knowledge of current industrial construction methods.

• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes/practices for design, construction and safety

• Proficient in the use of 2D/3D AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft TEAMS.

• Ability to travel to client sites and perform physically demanding field activities to obtain needed information.

• Exhibits high attention level to details and accuracy.

• Good problem-solving abilities, ability to think outside-the-box.

• Good time management skills with the ability to multi-task without losing focus or precision.

• A strong drive to deliver against schedule, budget and quality commitments

• Familiarity with health and safety regulations

• Strong oral and written English communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills.