Lead Structural Designer

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The Lead Structural Designer is responsible for working under the supervision of Senior Engineers and Designers to develop structural engineering solutions to the design of buildings and other load-bearing structures.

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• Works closely with design and technical teams including other disciplines in supporting the development of design deliverables such as Construction Documents, including drawings and specifications
• Guides and oversees the team to achieve the correct technical solutions to difficult design and client problems
• Performs duties of Autodesk Building Systems Software
• Reviews structural drawings for completeness, constructability and coordination
• Maintains primary accountability for all structural designs, sharing engineering responsibility
• Mentors Interns and junior members of project teams
• Participates in the development of office standards and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Exyte Group.

Show your expertise

• Education: Associate's degree required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 6+ years of experience
• Understands construction drawings/plans and can visualize structural elements in three dimensions
• Proficient with Autodesk Building Systems Software
• Be capable of enjoying the work and keeping a positive attitude in a challenging environment
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills in meetings and reports along with respect, tact and diplomacy
• Understands industry, drafting and design standards associated with detailing and construction document development
• Knowledgeable and productive with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.)
• Be capable of enjoying the work and keeping a positive attitude in a challenging environment
• Exhibit characteristics of an emerging or developed leader
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in an office environment and preferably has experience working on a construction site preferred
• Experience working remotely and virtually preferred
• Experience with structural Finite-Element analysis software such as RAM, STAAD, SAP, ETABS preferred
• Experience with Design-Build a plus

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Non-Solicitation: We are not currently accepting third-party agency candidates for this position. Any agency candidate submitted to any employee of Exyte may be contacted by Exyte without obligation to the third-party agency.

Exyte US, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to celebrating diversity and supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.