Structural Designer

Job Title: Structural Designer Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Structural Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing comprehensive drawing packages that comply with building codes and regulatory standards while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols. You will be tasked with translating design requirements into precise configurations, performing calculations from sketches for proposals, and coordinating the implementation of design criteria using industrial tools. Additionally, you will participate in planning meetings, adapt designs to evolving project needs, and ensure efficient use of company resources. Compliance with contractual specifications and local regulations while meeting project deadlines is essential. Effective communication of progress to leadership and stakeholders through clear reporting and presentations is also required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare comprehensive drawing packages in compliance with building codes and regulatory standards.
- Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols to prevent electrical hazards and other risks.
- Translate design requirements into precise configurations and perform calculations for proposals.
- Coordinate the implementation of design criteria using industrial tools.
- Participate in planning meetings and adapt designs to evolving project needs.
- Ensure efficient use of company resources.
- Ensure compliance with contractual specifications and local regulations while meeting project deadlines.
- Communicate progress effectively to leadership and stakeholders through clear reporting and presentations.
- Collaborate with engineers and production staff to interpret design concepts and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Review all relevant documentation, company procedural manuals, and customer specifications to identify critical design attributes.
- Perform detailed calculations to support product design and structural integrity.
- Analyze vendor quotes, drawings, and diagrams to create accurate structural layouts for customers.
- Revise designs and drawings based on change orders, customer requests, or identified errors during construction.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in structural design for buildings, stairs, cable trays, and sheet metal.
- Experience with AutoCAD 2D and Inventor 3D.
- Knowledge of ASTM, I-beam, oil and gas, NEC, NEMA, OSHA, and IEEE standards.
- 1-3+ years of experience with steel design/detailing.
- 1+ years of experience with AutoCAD 2D and Inventor 3D.
- Associates degree in Civil Engineering or Drafting Technology.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of NEC, OSHA, and IEEE Standards.
- Experience in manufacturing.
Work Environment
The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7 AM to 5 PM, with flexibility on start and end times as long as 8 hours of work are completed each day. This is a 100% onsite position, working alongside a team of five other designers. You will be involved in managing 5-7 projects simultaneously, collaborating with teams in manufacturing, project management, and sales. The company offers a flat organizational structure with numerous opportunities for upward mobility and growth. Our team has experienced significant success in recent years and is expanding into new business lines and diversifying industries to ensure continued stability and growth.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
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