Job Description

Overview

A Senior Structural Designer will lead in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and structural plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation of detailed construction drawings for steel and reinforced concrete structures.
  • Lead a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations.
  • Lead design on a variety of projects pertaining to industrial, manufacturing, and other clients.
  • Quality review 2D drafting and 3D modeling tasks.
  • Lead a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques.
  • Responsible for quality review of structural designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
  • Prepare structural calculations.
  • Quality review design codes and specifications related to structural design requirements.
  • Design and draft structural elements and details.
  • Review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule.
  • Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into structural design and layouts.
  • Approve all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information.
  • Train, mentor, and develop less experienced drafting, detailing and design staff members.
  • Participate in marketing and client development meetings.
  • Responsible for the structural design QA/QC process.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 13 years related experience required.
  • Associate Degree and 14 years related experience required.
  • 15 years progressive detailing and design experience required.
  • Advanced understanding of design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel.
  • Expert knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
  • Expert knowledge in the theory and practices of structural discipline.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others in a multi-discipline project team environment.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Primary Location: US-CO-Denver
  • Other Locations: US-MO-Kansas City, US-AZ-Phoenix, US-IL-Chicago
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Travel: Yes, 5% of the Time
  • Req ID: 260545
  • Job Hire Type: Experienced

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
PTO

How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

At roughly $82/hr, this posting sits about 134% above the $35/hr median for structural welder jobs in Phoenix, AZ — toward the top of a $27–$40/hr middle band drawn from 11 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 91% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 213 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 134 different employers. 58 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 489 other active welding openings from 247 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 (31), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (17), and EZARC (16). 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 Tolleson at $38/hr, Scottsdale at $36/hr, and Tempe at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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