Structural Designer

Overview

SSOE is currently seeking a Structural Designer to join our Automotive, Manufacturing, and Facilities team. Qualified candidate has experience working on industrial building projects, particularly within the Manufacturing and Automotive industries. Experience with Commercial and Institutional projects is preferred. Candidates must have significant experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.

Responsibilities

The following duties are typical of the position but are not all encompassing.

• Support global teams as a structural designer on selected projects.
• Model and draft complex steel and concrete structures including 2D elements and 3D models according to customer requirements (including BIM LOD requirements) and standard practices for construction documents.
• Collect information from all available sources to prepare accurate and complete 3D models and drawings.
• Verify dimension correctness and/or identify any interference between various elements.
• Provide technical support including teaching methods and procedures to less experienced Designers.
• May be required to visit the project site to verify existing field conditions and provide on-site support.
• Analyzes sketches, notes, and other input materials to determine and plan the best approach to prepare drawings.
• May travel to other SSOE facilities for coordination purposes and/or provide training.

Qualifications

What You Will Bring:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering. Diploma or bachelor’s degree tracked in CAD/BIM Design Technology or related field preferred
• Minimum of 4 years modeling and drafting steel and concrete structures of significant complexity utilizing both AutoCAD and Revit Structure software.
• Good working knowledge of Model Building Codes as well as AISC & ACI Material Codes and other referenced standards.
• Ability to fully utilize and leverage CAD/BIM software including AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, MicroStation, and Navisworks is essential.
• Knowledge of having interoperability between two or more software is must. For example, Revit to Risa and vice versa etc.
• Should be flexible to work in the evening hours to maintain the communication with the USA teams.
• Must demonstrate some working knowledge of industrial and commercial buildings and ability to execute related designs.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate with the global teams and facilitate a professional relationship.

Additional Perks Offered:

• A collaborative and supportive culture where you’re not just a number—you’re a critical and highly valued member of our team!
• Hybrid / remote work module.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will experience exciting projects from start to finish and interface directly with some of the most forward-thinking clients in the world.
• A mindset of continuous learning where you are encouraged to ask questions, bring fresh ideas to the table, and pursue your professional development goals.
• A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• A formal career path and real opportunities for advancement.
• A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

SSOE – The Best of Both Worlds

At SSOE, our growth trajectory allows us to offer the opportunities normally associated with a large firm while embracing the collaborative and supportive culture often found in smaller firms. As a member of the SSOE team, you will work on exciting and diverse projects for Fortune 100 clients around the globe, supported by the best technology for the task at hand. You will experience our employee-centric culture that strives to offer a healthy balance, flexible working arrangements, direct access to leadership at all levels, and a mindset of continuous learning. Once you experience the SSOE difference, you’ll understand the why behind our metrics:

• 28% - of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
• 15% - percentage of employees with tenure exceeding 15 years. 
• 99% - our CEO’s approval rating on Glassdoor.
• 98% - portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague.