Structural Designer

Job Title: Structural Designer 3

Date Posted: 6/3/2026

Location: Forest Park, GA 30297

Immediate W2 contract position available in Forest Park, GA.
Estimated Duration: 1 Year

JOB SUMMARY:

• This position is responsible for structural design work to support the Company’s Transmission and Distribution Substation Design Group as well as providing support to the Transmission Line Design Group.
• The Structural Designer 3 will produce engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements for structural steel and concrete foundations, etc. with an emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs.
• These positions will require some travel (approximately 25%) and will require availability to be in the office a minimum of four days a week and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service the remainder.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Structural Designer:

• AutoCAD training, experience or certification is required.
• A two-year degree from a technical school or university is preferred.

Experience:
Structural Designer:

• 10 plus years structural steel detailing experience including commercial, industrial, stairs, handrails, etc.
• Experience in creating substation drawings a plus.
• Experience as a contractor or consultant to the Company a plus.
• Experience as a structural steel detailer and checker.
• Experience using AutoCAD at a high level.
• Experience talking to steel fabrication shops and answering shop problems.
• Experience using 3D modeling software such as SDS Design Data or Tekla or similar software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Structural Designer:

• Working knowledge of AISC, ASCE, ACI codes.
• Working knowledge of AWS welding standards.
• Working knowledge of OSHA codes as it relates to steel design.
• Experience with analyzing steel connections.
• Experience in reinforced concrete design.
• Design experience in transmission structures is a plus, but not required
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Manage workload of drafters.

General:

• Computer skills to be proficient with standard office software applications
• Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.
• Must work well in a team environment and have the ability to develop and build relationships at all levels.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to build working relationships with peers, internal customers, and the general public.
• Must possess effective time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines.
• Must demonstrate a customer focus with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers and solicit feedback.
• Ability to be an effective mentor to others and teach job-related skills.
• Hybrid schedule: Monday – Thursday in office, Friday remote.
• Occasional travel for field meetings/site visits.