Job Title:
Senior Structural Designer
Location:
Remote (U.S. based)
FLSA Classification
Non-exempt
Job Description:
Orbital Engineering is seeking a Senior Structural Designer to support industrial client projects in a REMOTE WORK role. Occasional travel to active industrial client sites may be required, including field verification in operating plants, refineries, mills, manufacturing facilities, power facilities, or similar industrial environments. Candidates must be comfortable coordinating around existing equipment, congested layouts, constructability constraints, and plant safety requirements.
Essential Functions
- Prepare design drawings to facilitate timely and cost-effective construction of structural systems
- Collaborate with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers and designers throughout the design process
- Review structural drawings for errors and omissions
- Review project contract documents to ensure quality and accuracy
- Attend weekly project meetings to review design and project progress
- Lead and support 3D structural design efforts in Advance Steel and/or Revit, including model setup, drawing production workflows, coordination with other disciplines, and development of repeatable standards for industrial structural deliverables.
- Review, update, and help enforce CAD, Advance Steel, and Revit standards for industrial structural projects, including modeling practices, drawing templates, checking procedures, and coordination expectations across project teams.
- Mentor junior designers, provide first-level oversight of structural deliverables, and help guide project teams through industrial modeling, drawing production, checking, and coordination workflows.
Other Duties
Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of structural design experience in heavy industrial or process-industrial facilities, with strong working knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, equipment supports, pipe supports, platforms, access steel, foundations, and retrofit work in existing facilities.
- Experience designing and drafting structural systems in heavy industrial environments such as chemical, petrochemical, metals, manufacturing, power, midstream, mining, or similar process and production facilities.
- Knowledge of industry standards
- Proficiency with Advance Steel and Revit
- Advanced proficiency with Advance Steel and/or Revit, with the ability to set up models, produce structural deliverables, troubleshoot modeling issues, coordinate with other disciplines, and coach other designers toward consistent project execution.
- Navisworks experience is a plus
- Steel detailing experience is a plus
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in design and drafting is a plus
This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.
Location Note:
This is a remote position. Compensation is based on market data and internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s location.
Salary Range:
$55.00 - $65.00 per hour (based on experience, qualifications, and location)
Benefits:
A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.
About Orbital:
Powered by People, Driven by Solutions
Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best-practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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10+ years of heavy industrial structural design experience; advanced Advance Steel and Revit proficiency; knowledge of structural systems and industry standards; high school diploma or equivalent.
Key Responsibilities
- preparing drawings
- coordinating disciplines
- mentoring designers
Skills & Tools
Advance Steel, Revit, Navisworks, CAD
Job Details
- Category: Design
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States or Pittsburgh
- Salary: USD 114,400 – 135,200 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
About Orbital Engineering
An engineering company delivering project development, execution, and asset management solutions for heavy industrial sectors and utilities. — Industry: Consulting Services