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 designs from structural engineers 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 using Navisworks.
  • Ensure designs comply with mining safety codes, regional building codes, and QA/QC requirements.
  • Review vendor equipment drawings and conduct field visits to verify measurements and support construction activities.
  • Prepare bills of materials, list structural components, and compute engineering data for fabrication and cost estimation.
  • Focus on meeting expectations for schedule, quality, and client satisfaction.
  • Participate in the review of designs and advise on technical drafting difficulties or compliance requirements.
  • Comply with the Change Management process for engineering design.
  • Upkeep of drawing list and percentage complete status.
  • Understand Sedgman standard specifications and typical/standard drawings.

Requirements

  • Associate Diploma in CAD or any other formal training certificates.
  • 5 – 7 years of 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 is essential; 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 exceptional 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 $36/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$54/hr across 12 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 211 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 134 different employers. 51 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 482 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.

Sedgman currently has 1 other opening live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (29), 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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