Structural Designer

Job Title: Structural Designer

Job Description

The Structural Designer will create detailed structural designs and drawing packages that meet all applicable codes, regulatory standards, and contractual requirements. This role converts design requirements and sketches into accurate 3D configurations, performs supporting calculations, and collaborates closely with engineers and production staff to ensure designs align with project goals. The Structural Designer will support multiple concurrent projects, maintain a strong focus on safety and structural integrity, and provide clear communication to leadership and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive structural drawing packages that comply with relevant codes, regulatory standards, and contractual specifications.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols in all design work to help prevent electrical hazards and other risks.
• Translate design requirements into precise 3D configurations using industrial design tools and perform calculations from sketches for proposals.
• Coordinate the implementation of design criteria and ensure consistency and accuracy across all drawings and models.
• Participate in planning meetings to understand project scope, adapt designs to evolving project needs, and help ensure efficient use of company resources.
• Ensure designs meet project deadlines while remaining compliant with local regulations and contractual obligations.
• Communicate design progress, issues, and milestones to leadership and stakeholders through clear reporting and presentations.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and production staff to interpret design concepts and ensure alignment with project goals and constructability requirements.
• Review all relevant documentation, including company procedural manuals and customer specifications, to identify critical design attributes and constraints.
• Perform detailed structural calculations to support product design, verify structural integrity, and validate design assumptions.
• Analyze vendor quotes, drawings, and diagrams to develop accurate structural layouts that meet customer requirements.
• Revise designs and drawings based on change orders, customer requests, or issues identified during construction or review.
• Manage a workload of approximately 8-9 projects at a time, following priorities set by project engineers and maintaining focus on key tasks.
• Work in close partnership with an assigned engineer on each project to provide updates and coordinate communication with clients and production staff.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience using Inventor for 3D design.
• At least 2 years of experience using AutoCAD for 3D design.
• At least 2 years of experience in structural design of buildings, which may include commercial, residential, e-houses, enclosures, or similar structures.
• Proficiency in structural steel design and detailing.
• Hands-on experience with drafting and CAD-based structural design workflows.
• Ability to perform structural calculations to support design decisions and ensure structural integrity.
• Ability to interpret and apply codes, regulatory standards, and customer specifications to structural designs.
• Strong attention to detail when preparing and revising drawings and structural layouts.
• Effective communication skills to report progress and collaborate with engineers and production staff.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience designing steel structures, enclosures, and fabricated components.
• Experience reviewing vendor drawings, diagrams, and quotes to integrate components into structural layouts.
• Familiarity with industrial environments serving utilities, data centers, or similar sectors.
• Comfort working in a fast-growing organization with expanding facilities and project volumes.

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 $27.00 - $30.00/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 Aug 14, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.