Structural Designer - Aerospace & Industrial

Structural Designer Aerospace & Industrial

Location: Kansas City, MO
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

We are seeking an experienced Structural Designer Aerospace & Industrial to join our client's team in Kansas City, MO. This position will support a variety of complex industrial, manufacturing, and aerospace-related projects by performing structural design, drafting, modeling, and documentation activities as part of a collaborative project team.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing structural drawings, 2D drafting, and 3D modeling for steel and reinforced concrete structures. This role requires a strong understanding of structural design principles, engineering standards, and construction documentation practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform various phases of structural design including planning, site evaluations, analytical design, report preparation, specifications, proposal documentation, and construction drawings.
• Develop detailed construction drawings for steel and reinforced concrete structures utilizing structural specifications, engineering calculations, sketches, design information, and project standards.
• Produce complete drawing packages including design layouts, calculations, detailing, and construction documentation for projects of varying complexity.
• Support structural design efforts for industrial, manufacturing, aerospace, and facility modification projects.
• Perform 2D drafting and 3D modeling tasks while maintaining proper engineering standards and procedures.
• Prepare structural layouts, details, and design documentation using established design methods and techniques.
• Interpret engineering sketches, redlines, markups, and project requirements to develop accurate design deliverables.
• Prepare structural calculations and apply applicable design codes, standards, and specifications.
• Design structural elements, connections, and details for a variety of project applications.
• Review and complete design drawings while maintaining project scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Coordinate structural design information with project teams, including engineers, project managers, and other designers.
• Incorporate project schedules, budgets, and criteria into structural design development.
• Maintain organized project files including drawings, revisions, plot files, and related documentation.
• Identify and resolve design or drawing issues through collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Perform additional duties as assigned while following company policies and project standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of related experience; or
• Associate degree with a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or
• Minimum of 9 years of progressive structural detailing and design experience.
• Advanced proficiency with design software such as:
  • AutoCAD
  • Civil 3D
  • MicroStation
  • Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of structural design principles, calculations, detailing practices, and engineering standards.
• Knowledge of structural materials including steel and reinforced concrete design applications.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and construction documents.
• Experience creating structural drawings and models for industrial, manufacturing, or complex facility projects preferred.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting aerospace, industrial, manufacturing, or large-scale facility projects.
• Experience with structural modeling and construction documentation.
• Familiarity with engineering codes, specifications, and industry standards.

No Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements or third-party recruiting agencies will be considered. Any unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies will be considered property of Aspen Technical Staffing.