Structural Designer
ABOUT US
From the harshest locations to the most unique operating environments, our custom-engineered enclosure systems are a cost-effective, plug and play solution that protects critical infrastructure while extending operating life. Avail Enclosure Systems is the largest and most experienced custom enclosure manufacturer in North America with three facilities in the US.
Avail Enclosure Systems is an Avail Infrastructure Solutions company. At Avail, we’re small enough for your ideas to make a big impact, and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career.
JOB SUMMARY
We are searching for two mid-level structural designers to join our team! Our shift is from 7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.
- Reviews all applicable documentation and company procedural manuals to determine critical parameters of design.
- Identifies factors affecting project design as instructed in design review meetings, and by using information provided by the Estimator.
- Uses knowledge of manufacturing methods, materials, etc., in developing designs and confers with other departments as necessary to ensure integrity and manufacturability.
- Draft Solidworks 3D Model, required drawings, analyze data to determine changes/modifications needed, and verify the accuracy and completeness of model / drawings.
- Understands established standards, follows them, and suggests improvements when possible.
- Researches any applicable building codes as necessary.
- Coordinates with electrical designer counterpart on projects to finalize designs.
- Forwards drawings to engineer for preliminary review and approval and makes changes and corrections as needed before being sent to customer for approval.
- Notifies Project team of any updates needed to bill of material as drawings are developed.
- Ensures accuracy of work by checking dimensions, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and of various parts to the entire project.
- Coordinates and communicates with staff members in engineering, production, and management, to ensure designs meet customer expectations.
- Works with manufacturing staff in the plant to interpret designs, answer questions and make redlines as needed.
- Performs additional duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree in Engineering required.
- Experience designing structural and steel products.
- Knowledge of power transformers, distribution panels, transfer switches, etc. a plus.
- Exceptional computer skills.
- Three years’ experience using Computer Aided Design software.
- Two years’ experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D solid modeling software.
- Strong math skills, ability to perform structural calculations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Avail Infrastructure Solutions (including its subsidiaries) is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, nor any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Avail will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
