Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Structural Designer

Lombard, ILFull TimePosted Sep 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Structural Designer at Valdes Architecture & Engineering is a full-time role based in Lombard, IL. The posting mentions 2+ years of experience and a high school diploma or GED. It requires existing authorization to work, so sponsorship should not be expected. Applications are submitted through Lever.

Experience
2+ years (mentioned)
Education
High school diploma or GED (mentioned)
Visa sponsorship
Existing work authorization required
Application platform
Lever

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Individual should have two (2) plus years of civil/structural design experience in an engineering consulting company, industrial, manufacturing or oil & gas company. Employee may be required to go out into the field to clarify client requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical responsibilities required of a Structural Designer
  • Be eager and open to gaining structural experience from department colleagues
  • Perform field walkdowns without assistance with a project team
  • Proactively coordinate project activities between Structural and other disciplines
  • Create and review project structural deliverables
  • Mentor less experienced designers and technicians
  • Assist with Scope Development and help maintain Budget Control for the CAD team on projects
  • Demonstrate expertise with Valdes' structural engineering work practices
  • Demonstrate expertise in using Revit and Navisworks in 3D modeling
  • Prepare structural scopes of work and material take-offs
  • Develop a refined understanding of construction drawings such as Plans, Sections, Details, and Piping Isometrics
  • Continue to develop expertise with prevalent structural industry codes, standards, and practices from a drawing perspective (i.e., AISC, ACI)
  • Detail both concrete and steel connections
  • Effectively support CAD efforts outside of CSA when necessary
  • Perform and support CAD audits
  • Qualifications

  • Education: High School diploma, Associated Degree or higher preferred
  • Experience: 2+ years of experience working in the design or drafting field
  • Demonstrate technical competencies required of a Structural Designer
  • Detail both concrete and steel connections
  • Skillful 2D and 3D CAD expertise
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills
  • Revit experience a plus
  • Navisworks experience is a plus
  • Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
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