Structural Designer

Job Title: Structural Designer

Job Description

This Structural Designer role is based in Houston, Texas and focuses on delivering high-quality structural design and drafting services for oil, gas, refinery, and petrochemical projects. The position requires strong proficiency in CAD tools such as E3D, Aveva and PDMS, as well as a solid understanding of structural engineering principles and industry standards. The Structural Designer will collaborate closely with engineers and drafters to produce accurate drawings and support the successful execution of complex industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed structural design drawings for concrete and structural steel, and/or civil disciplines using CAD software including E3D, Aveva and PDMS.
• Check the accuracy and quality of drawings prepared by drafters, when assigned, ensuring they align with engineering direction, discipline drawings, and equipment requirements.
• Interpret and apply engineering instructions, specifications, and discipline drawings to create clear and constructible design deliverables.
• Incorporate AISC and ACI standard details into structural designs and ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Prepare structural layouts, sections, and details for oil, gas, refinery, and petrochemical projects, including foundations and supporting structures.
• Review and verify dimensions, materials, and construction details to ensure consistency and completeness across all drawings.
• Coordinate with engineers and other disciplines to resolve design issues and integrate structural designs with other project elements.
• Utilize familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment to produce accurate and practical drawings.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation related to structural design and drafting work.
• Support continuous improvement of design practices and drafting standards within the team.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience working with CAD software in a structural design environment.
• Strong working knowledge of E3D and Aveva including modeling and detailing for structural applications.
• Experience in structural design for oil, gas, refinery, and petrochemical projects.
• Ability to produce detailed drawings for concrete and structural steel, and/or civil disciplines.
• Knowledge and practical application of AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) standard details.
• Knowledge and practical application of ACI (American Concrete Institute) standard details.
• Ability to check and verify the accuracy and quality of drawings produced by others.
• Familiarity with specifications and installation details for construction bulk materials and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret engineering direction and discipline drawings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with structural foundations in industrial environments.
• Background in structural engineering or structural design for heavy industrial facilities.
• Exposure to refinery and petrochemical facilities and their specific design requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, drafters, and other disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple design tasks and documentation.
• Effective communication skills to clarify design requirements and resolve technical issues.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office environment with standard working hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position supports industrial projects in the oil, gas, refinery, and petrochemical sectors and involves daily use of CAD tools such as E3D, Aveva and PDMS. The work setting emphasizes collaboration with engineering and drafting teams, consistent use of structural design standards, and adherence to project schedules. The role offers paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), contributing to a balanced work-life environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

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 Jul 6, 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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