Structural Designer – Power
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Country: United States
Category: Other
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: May 14, 2026
Job ID: 647454
Job Description
Job Title: Structural Designer - Power
Primary Location: Kansas City, MO
Other Location(s): Denver, CO and Chicago, IL
Contract length: Direct Hire
Pay: Compensation discussions are handled directly with qualified candidates during the interview process. You can assume market pay for these roles and our base and bonus compensation package will meet the requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience OR
- Associate degree and 3 years related experience OR
- 4 years progressive detailing and design experience.
- Basic understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, and Excel to develop the design deliverables
- Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems
- Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of structural discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks
- Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
- Assist in preparing detailed construction drawings for steel and reinforced concrete structures using structural specifications, engineering calculations, sketches, detailed drawings, and design information according to project standards and procedures
- Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity
- Assist with design on a variety of projects pertaining to industrial, manufacturing, and other clients ranging from facility modifications to new facilities
- Assist engineers and designers to perform 2D drafting and 3D modeling tasks. Design will be prepared using engineering standards and procedures
- Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various components and refining rough sketches
- Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects
- Assist with preparing structural calculations. Assist with interpreting and applying design codes and specifications related to design requirements
- Design and draft structural elements and details
- Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule
- Assist with schedules, budgets and project criteria into structural design and layouts
- Assist with organizing and maintaining all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Comply with all policies and standards
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