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System One

Structural Designer or Drafter

System One, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

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Job Title Civil / Structural Designer / Drafter (Junior, Mid-Level, Senior, Lead)

Position Overview We are seeking

Civil / Structural Designers and Drafters at multiple experience levels

to join our growing engineering team. These roles support a wide range of industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects and involve preparing accurate 2D and 3D design drawings, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring constructible, code‑compliant deliverables. Level of responsibility, technical complexity, and leadership will be aligned with experience.

Key Responsibilities (Level-Based) All Levels

Develop and prepare civil and structural drawings, models, and layouts using AutoCAD and/or Revit

Produce accurate plans, sections, details, and schedules in accordance with project specifications

Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and other disciplines

Apply industry standards, codes, and safety requirements to all designs

Participate in design reviews and incorporate redline comments

Support project documentation and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle

Mid-Level / Senior Designer Responsibilities

Perform advanced drafting and detailing for steel, concrete, and site layouts

Review drawings for accuracy, constructability, and quality control

Coordinate across disciplines to resolve design conflicts

Assist with field verification and site visits as required

Work independently on assigned tasks while meeting project deadlines

Senior / Lead Designer Responsibilities

Lead large or complex drafting and design assignments from concept through final design

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior designers and drafters

Interface directly with engineers and project management on design strategy and execution

Review and check drawings produced by others for quality and compliance

Support schedule planning and workload coordination

Qualifications (Flexible by Level) Education

Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field

Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education

Experience

Junior:

0–3 years of civil/structural drafting experience

Mid-Level:

4–8 years of experience

Senior:

8–15+ years of experience

Lead:

12–15+ years with demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience

Technical Skills

Proficiency in

AutoCAD

(required)

Working knowledge of

Revit

(strongly preferred)

Experience with

Advance Steel

or steel detailing tools (plus)

Structural steel and concrete detailing

Site layout and grading plans

Industrial and commercial construction standards

2D and 3D modeling experience

Preferred Attributes

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment

Effective communication and problem‑solving skills

Adaptable to changing priorities, schedules, and project demands

Willingness to travel to project sites as needed

Work Environment

Primarily office‑based with occasional site visits

Hybrid work options may be available depending on role and experience

Overtime may be required during peak project phases

Applicable Job Titles / Keywords Civil Designer • Structural Designer • CAD Drafter • Senior CAD Designer • Revit Designer • Structural Drafter • Drafting Lead • Steel Detailer • Civil/Structural Designer • Infrastructure Design • 3D Modeling • Industrial Projects

Ref: #282-Eng Pgh

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