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 Charlotte, North Carolina office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(may include but are not limited to): 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.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 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.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS 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.
LICENSURE Valid drivers' license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.
ENVIRONMENT Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an outdoor environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.
TOOL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 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.
DISCLAIMER:
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.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AVCON, INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
AVCON expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AVCON's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that AVCON does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, AVCON will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, AVCON explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of AVCON.
Founded in 1988, AVCON, INC. (AVCON) serves the aviation, facilities, transportation, and development industries and employs over 130 professionals with expertise in all aspects of aviation planning and design; civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing engineering; fire protection design; utilities coordination and design; traffic planning and highway design; and a full array of design and construction support services. AVCON has built its reputation on delivering innovative and practical engineering solutions to clients, blending economic, sustainable, and technological elements into each project. Whether working on a building facility, roadway, or airfield, AVCON offers high-level technical expertise based on more than three decades of hands-on experience ensuring the job is done right the first time. AVCON prides itself on partnering with clients in Transforming Today's Ideas into Tomorrow's Reality.
