Job Description

Overview

The Senior Structural Designer will support multiple small to mid-size projects in the chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas refining industries, requiring proficiency in 2D and 3D structural design, particularly in concrete and steel for heavy industrial projects.

Responsibilities

  • Support multiple small to mid-size projects in the chemical and petrochemical industries.
  • Utilize AutoCAD and 3D modeling for design tasks.
  • Verify existing site conditions using Laser Scan data files.
  • Work under the supervision of the lead engineer as the senior structural/civil designer.
  • Develop key deliverables and drawings including foundation and structural steel details.
  • Respond and interact with clients and contractors regarding RFIs.
  • Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to ensure project success.

Requirements

  • Proficient in AutoCAD and 3D software such as PDMS, E3D, Revit, CadWorx or Advance Steel.
  • Experience with structural design including steel platforms, equipment supports, and reinforced concrete foundations.
  • Familiarity with applicable industry codes and practices.
  • Ability to contribute scope and workhour estimates for project proposals.
  • TWIC Card or ability to obtain.
  • Strong verbal and communication skills in English.

Benefits

  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Full-time position with hybrid work schedule (3 days a week on-site).
  • Location: Swedesboro, New Jersey.

Benefits

401k

How this job compares in Swedesboro, NJ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, structural welder jobs across New Jersey currently run a median of $47/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $37–$58/hr across 8 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 Swedesboro, NJ

Swedesboro, NJ currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 161 other active welding openings from 121 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Swedesboro, or widen the search to New Jersey.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Valcor Engineering Corporation (6), UPS (4), and Depot Connect International (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Newark at $35/hr and Cherry Hill at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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