Structural Designer

Valdes Architecture & EngineeringLombard, ILJob.bopublished 09/04/2026

Individual should have two (2) plus years of civil/structural design experience in an engineering consulting company, industrial, manufacturing or oil & gas company. Employee may be required to go out into the field to clarify client requirements.

Responsibilities Perform technical responsibilities required of a Structural Designer

Be eager and open to gaining structural experience from department colleagues

Perform field walkdowns without assistance with a project team

Proactively coordinate project activities between Structural and other disciplines

Create and review project structural deliverables

Mentor less experienced designers and technicians

Assist with Scope Development and help maintain Budget Control for the CAD team on projects

Demonstrate expertise with Valdes' structural engineering work practices

Demonstrate expertise in using Revit and Navisworks in 3D modeling

Prepare structural scopes of work and material take-offs

Develop a refined understanding of construction drawings such as Plans, Sections, Details, and Piping Isometrics

Continue to develop expertise with prevalent structural industry codes, standards, and practices from a drawing perspective (i.e., AISC, ACI)

Detail both concrete and steel connections

Effectively support CAD efforts outside of CSA when necessary

Perform and support CAD audits

Qualifications Education: High School diploma, Associated Degree or higher preferred

Experience: 2+ years of experience working in the design or drafting field

Demonstrate technical competencies required of a Structural Designer

Detail both concrete and steel connections

Skillful 2D and 3D CAD expertise

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Revit experience a plus

Navisworks experience is a plus

Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills

Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future