Senior Structural Designer

Title: Senior Structural Designer (20 years)

Location- Birmingham, AL

Client- Alabama Power

Contract- 2 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Structural Designer II with 20+ years of heavy industrial and/or power plant design experience . This role will support structural design activities involving structural steel, reinforced concrete, and ductwork , including 3D modeling, design drawings, material takeoffs, vendor drawing reviews, and field verification.

The ideal candidate will have strong AutoCAD experience, a solid structural detailing background, and the ability to work effectively with engineers, plant personnel, contractors, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and design drawings for structural steel, reinforced concrete, and/or ductwork.
• Prepare layouts, conceptual designs, and detailed structural drawings.
• Review vendor and shop fabrication drawings for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare material takeoffs and assist with project cost estimates.
• Coordinate structural design activities with other engineering disciplines, clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Perform site walkdowns to verify existing conditions and obtain field information.
• Evaluate constructability and resolve field/design issues.
• Incorporate engineering comments, field data, and design changes into drawings and models.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and concise drawing notes and documentation.
• Support design quality, safety, and project schedule requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 20+ years of structural design experience in heavy industrial, power generation, or similar facilities.

• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD .

• Experience designing and detailing:

  • Structural steel
  • Reinforced concrete
  • Industrial structures and/or ductwork

• Experience preparing engineering drawings, layouts, and material takeoffs.

• Experience reviewing fabrication and vendor shop drawings.

• Ability to perform field walkdowns and support constructability reviews.

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong 3D modeling experience .
• Experience with Bentley/Microsoft-based design tools and/or Advance Steel .
• Steel and concrete detailing background.
• Previous power plant or utility engineering experience.

Key Skills

Structural Design | AutoCAD | 3D Modeling | Structural Steel | Reinforced Concrete | Advance Steel | Bentley | Steel Detailing | Concrete Detailing | Ductwork | Material Takeoffs | Shop Drawing Review | Field Walkdowns | Constructability | Power Plant Design | Heavy Industrial