Designer, Structures

As part of a design team, the responsibilities of the Structural Designer are to support engineers in preparing construction documents using Autodesk Revit and other BIM tools. Designers are responsible for producing accurate, coordinated structural drawings and collaborating directly with consultants to resolve issues and ensure project success. In this role, you'll work alongside engineers and project managers to deliver high-quality, accurate, and coordinated structural plans for a variety of projects, including but not limited to public facilities, commercial buildings, bridges, and infrastructure.

This position is based in AVCON's Orlando, Florida office.

• Create and maintain 3D BIM models for structural systems including concrete, steel, masonry, and timber.
• Develop and refine structural drawings, plans, sections, and details in coordination with engineers.
• Update plans and models based on redlines and design revisions, taking ownership of your work and collaborating with engineers and consultants to resolve coordination issues.
• Coordinate structural drawings with architectural, mechanical, and civil models to align geometry, resolve model conflicts, and support project-wide coordination.
• Assemble drawing packages for permitting, bidding, and construction, ensuring completeness and adherence to project requirements.
• Ensure adherence to AVCON's CAD/BIM standards, templates, and project-specific requirements throughout the design process.
• Organize drawing files, maintain version control, and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Participate in internal quality control reviews to maintain consistency and reduce errors across drawings packages.
• Maintain current knowledge of design and drafting procedures in specialty field.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support project and team needs.
• Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Design Technology, or related field, preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in structural engineering drafting and design support.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit (structural focus), required.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, a plus.
• Strong understanding of building systems, structural components, and construction documentation.
• Knowledge of BIM coordination processes (clash detection, model collaboration, etc.), preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, pay attention to detail, and follow-up on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a high-volume office environment under pressure of deadlines.
• Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.

• Valid drivers' license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.

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There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an outdoor environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

As dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses and shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, covers, helmets/hoods, and any additional tools required for the task at hand.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Management reserves the right to make adjustments and/or assign or reassign any portion of this job description at any time with or without notice.

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