Job Description

Overview

Sedgman USA is seeking a Structural Designer for their Phoenix, Arizona office. The role involves creating 2D and 3D models of steel and concrete structures for mining projects and translating conceptual designs into technical plans.

Responsibilities

  • Produce accurate detailed structural drawings and 3D models using Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, or Tekla Structures.
  • Develop detailed designs for structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, and foundations for mining infrastructure.
  • Coordinate with mechanical and electrical teams to resolve conflicts and perform clash detection.
  • Ensure designs comply with mining safety codes, regional building codes, and QA/QC requirements.
  • Review vendor equipment drawings and conduct field visits for verification.
  • Prepare bills of materials and compute engineering data for fabrication and cost estimation.
  • Focus on meeting expectations for schedule, quality, and client satisfaction.
  • Participate in design reviews and advise on technical drafting difficulties.
  • Comply with the Change Management process for engineering design.
  • Maintain drawing list and percentage complete status.
  • Understand Sedgman standard specifications and current industry standards.

Requirements

  • Associate Diploma in CAD or any other formal training certificates.
  • 5 – 7 years’ experience in structural drafting, specifically in the mining industry or engineering consulting.
  • Ability to convert engineering concepts into 3D designs.
  • High proficiency in AutoCAD 3D; experience with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks or Tekla Structures is an asset.
  • Strong understanding of steel connection detailing, concrete foundations, and structural steel standards.
  • Strong attention to detail and precision in checking drawings for errors.
  • Skills in MS Office Suite.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance

How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, structural welder jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$34/hr across 11 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 202 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 130 different employers. 48 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 471 other active welding openings from 255 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (17), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (16), and EZARC (15). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are El Mirage at $38/hr, Phoenix at $30/hr, and Goodyear at $30/hr. Phoenix is among them.

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