Structural Design Job Description
Structural design
provides design engineering services for temporary structures consistent with the standard of care established within the construction and design engineering industry and applicable standards and laws.
Structural Design Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective structural design job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included structural design job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
The updating of the design programmes for the duration of the project life
The review of method statements/risk assessments and the production, checking of CDS documents
Interpreting and delivering the structural brief
Technical content of projects
Identification and management of technical risks
Support in developing the structural teams’ technical ability
Support in progressing the structural teams’ technical ability
Detailed FEAs
Follow best practices for structure creation, software use and layout design, aided by established, department-created standards and client brand guidelines
Maintain close relationships with key existing clients address any concerns to maintain high levels of satisfaction
Structural Design Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Structural Design
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: FAA, EASA, EIT, FE, ISO9001, AS9100, MIL, NABCEP, LLB, E.I.T
Education for Structural Design
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the structural design job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Science, Computer Science, Design, Mathematics, Electronics, Civil Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Engineering
Skills for Structural Design
Desired skills for structural design include:
ACI
Composite materials and manufacturing processes
Applicable local
State/province
Design and design support works as applicable
Federal/national statutes and guidelines
Commercial availability and cost of materials
Discipline codes and standards
CAD physical design software
Unix/Linux operating systems
Desired experience for structural design includes:
Able to work independently with minimum supervision, positive attitude and highest ethics
Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering (preferably in Mechanical / Aerospace or equivalent discipline) with 2 to 5 years’ experience preferably in an aerospace company
BEng & MSc or MEng in structural or civil engineering – Chartered with Institute of Structural or Civil Engineers
BEng & MSc or MEng in structural or civil engineering – Graduate membership of Institute of Structural or Civil Engineers, and actively working towards chartership
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred
Zero (0) to two (2) years of structural engineering experience in the filed of telecommunication towers (steel structures and foundations)
Structural Design Examples
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Structural Design Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a structural design. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for structural design
- Perform loading calculations and computer analysis for offshore structures based on established loading criteria
- Perform secondary and tertiary steel design (access platforms, equipment supports, lifting lugs, etc)
- Prepare structural specifications and structural drawings
- Perform platform weight control and structural material take-offs
- Archives projects according to engineering administrative procedures
- Coordinates with internal design team on the development of drafting/modeling and design tasks
- Provides engineering analysis to support sales
- Demonstrates an understanding of overall project objectives and make design decisions that balance project goals with company capabilities
- Manages multiple internal clients and projects concurrently
- Design tower shell, tower structural components for wind turbines with analytical and FEA methods
Qualifications for structural design
- Knowledge of structural design, mechanical design, material properties, awareness of Industry standards for structural, mechanical
- Experience using MS Excel and other general purpose software, such as MathCAD, for engineering calculations
- Zero (0) to two (2) years of structural engineering experience in the field of telecommunications towers (steel structures and foundations)
- Must be proficient with Structural Analysis software (SAP2000, RISA 3D, MathCAD)
- Knowledge of CATIA V5 is required and knowledge in FiberSim is a definite asset
- Being completely bilingual (French and English) is an asset
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of structural design. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for structural design
- Prepare and/or check design calculations by other members of the Engineering Solutions team or by external design organisations
- Produce and/or supervise the production of drawings, schedules based on the results of design calculations
- Ensure that designs and design checks are completed on time and within fee estimates
- Lead technical meetings and discussions
- Identify and implement new technologies that provide a competitive advantage
- Act as Principal Structural Design Engineer as directed by the Professional Excellence Manager - Structures
- Ensure projects are delivered to the Project Manager (internal client) to ensure project demands are met
- Produce scope of works for geotechnical enquiries
- Ensure that any drawings produced represent the design as intended
- Monitor time spent on projects, manage design programme accordingly
Qualifications for structural design
- Ability network and to successfully pursue new business opportunities
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering discipline
- Familiarity with environmental test methods in RTCA Do-160 and MIL-STD-810
- Experience with VLSI circuit design fundamentals (CMOS, high-speed, low-power digital circuits
- Graduate in Civil or Structural engineering Degree is essential
- Must have 15 - 20 years of experience in infrastructure project
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a structural design. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for structural design
- Mentor young CAD team with Design engineering practices and structural elements
- Perform CAD Reviews to insure drawing packages are displaying consistency, constructability
- Supports internal / external design reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Preliminary / Critical Design Reviews (PDR / CDR) with US and Foreign Air Force customers
- Provides design expertise and technical knowledge to resolve customer inquiries for post production fleet sustainment
- Conducts Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Preliminary / Critical Design Reviews (PDR / CDR) with US and Foreign Air Force customers
- Document processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of structural commodities
- Support new business and proposal activities
- Perform structural design technical lead for Oklahoma site engineering modification
- Support internal / external design reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Preliminary / Critical Design Reviews (PDR / CDR) with US Air Force customers
- Documents processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of structural commodities
Qualifications for structural design
- Should have experience in underground tunneling project
- Familiarity with environmental test methods
- Required that candidates must be enrolled in at least their junior year within a Civil Engineering curriculum during the 2017 spring semester
- Must be a local Chicago hire and able to work at least 20 hours per week starting March 2017
- Proficiency with Creo Elements/Pro (Pro/E) 3-D modeling and 2-D drafting
- Familiarity using CAD drafting standards such as Global Drawing Requirements or MIL-STD-100, MSFC CAD Standard
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a structural design. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for structural design
- Technical report and document writing including specifications and datasheets
- Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Civil/Structural Engineering required with advanced degree in related field preferred
- Position requires 5 to 10 years experience in Civil/Structural engineering related to the new construction and / or retrofit of power generation facilities or other similar heavy industrial facilities
- Detailed knowledge of engineering design principles, competent in structural steel and concrete design and proficiency with structural codes, standards, and industry methodologies with Working knowledge of ductwork and gas path structures
- Perform analysis, design, detail engineering of Plant / Non-plant buildings (both RCC and structural steel), pipe racks, foundations, liquid retaining structures, equipment foundations, roads / storm water drains, dikes, ring wall & tank foundations
- Follow Procedures laid out in relevant Work Instructions and Codes of practice to meet project requirements and according to Supervisor' s guidelines
- Carry out detailing of structures and civil works and furnish sketches to Designers for drafting / Modeling
- Check drawings prepared by drafters against provided sketches, comments from other disciplines and supervisor and prescribed checklists
- Use accepted engineering practices to produce mathematical models that accurately represent the building structure or foundation and meet building code and Client requirements
- Must be capable of reading Piping, Mechanical and Electrical GA drawings
Qualifications for structural design
- Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning &Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M-1994)
- Experience with NASA Design Specifications, and Standards
- Familiarity with design of flight hardware and ground support equipment
- Competence in performing design level structural analysis
- Proficiency in using PDM system for active CAD data management
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 9 years of experience focused on aircraft primary and/or secondary structural design
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a structural design. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for structural design
- Design of steel welded / bolted connection will be added advantage
- Follow the laid down company' quality procedures and established good engineering practices to produce high quality deliverables
- Requires interaction with own and other discipline to complete design tasks with Clients
- Assist supervisor / lead engineer with resource planning and interdisciplinary coordination
- An appropriate level of post-graduate structural engineering experience (some of which will be offshore structural engineering in Oil & Gas and / or Renewables) and be working towards, or have recently achieved, Chartership status with a recognised engineering institution
- Part of a multi-disciplined team focused on providing legacy aircraft spares engineering support throughout the proposal phase manufacturing execution, including part configuration, design changes and supplier related issues
- Coordinate with various legacy programs within the Air Force umbrella to include B-1, B-52, E-3, and KC-135
- Work to develop plans to solve long term spares related issues including alternative manufacturing methods
- Develop recommendations for supplier related issues and coordinate with Supplier Management
- Develop and implement plans to improve supplier coordination to ensure compliance with the requirements
Qualifications for structural design
- Bachelor's degree and 4 to 6 years engineering experience (aerospace preferred)
- The ability to work independently as and in a team of peers
- NX experience required
- Proficiency in the use of “hand calculations” for structural analysis required
- Proficiency in the use of Finite Element Analysis software preferred but not required
- Recognition of structures as one of many important systems of the airplane, and ability to solve problems with that in mind