Assistant Structural Designer (Chicago)

An Assistant Structural Designer will assist 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.

• Assist in preparing detailed construction drawings for steel and reinforced concrete structures using structural specifications, engineering calculations, sketches, detailed drawings, and design information according to project standards and procedures.
• Assist with a full range of drawing production work, including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Assist with design on a variety of projects pertaining to industrial, manufacturing, and other clients, ranging from facility modifications to new facilities.
• Assist engineers and designers in performing 2D drafting and 3D modeling tasks. Design will be prepared using engineering standards and procedures.
• Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various components, and refining rough sketches.
• Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Assist with preparing structural calculations. Assist with interpreting and applying design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Design and draft structural elements and details.
• Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Assist with schedules, budgets, and project criteria into structural design and layouts.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.