Structural Designer – Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

Location: Portland, OR (Remote with occasional onsite collaboration)
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

We are seeking an experienced Structural Designer to join a high-performing design team supporting advanced technology and industrial manufacturing projects in Portland, OR. In this role, you will apply your expertise to develop structural design concepts and produce high-quality 2D and 3D deliverables for complex facilities, including semiconductor fabrication and support environments.

As a key contributor, you will develop conceptual and detailed structural models, translate engineering input into construction-ready documentation, and ensure deliverables align with client and department standards. This position offers the opportunity to independently manage assigned scope while also supporting team coordination and delivery on small project packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate 3D structural models based on verbal direction, markups, sketches, and engineering input
• Produce complete, coordinated, and constructible drawing packages for assigned scope
• Apply department and client standards consistently and accurately
• Take ownership of assigned scope from initial assignment through final issuance, including coordination, schedule, and quality control
• Review models and documentation for completeness, quality, and standards compliance prior to formal QA/QC review
• Coordinate directly with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to resolve design and documentation issues
• Execute assigned work independently with minimal oversight
• Lead defined scope areas or small project packages, including coordination and delivery through other designers
• Support workload balancing, task coordination, and schedule management for small teams
• Ensure quality and consistency across all contributed work within assigned scope
• Participate in internal, cross-discipline, and external package reviews
• Assist with coordination, BIM, clash detection, QA/QC, or related project support responsibilities
• Participate in project meetings, contribute to problem-solving efforts, and support collaborative project delivery
• Advance design automation capabilities and embrace emerging technologies
• Contribute to a collaborative and safety-focused team culture

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of drafting/design experience in the structural field
• Minimum 3 years of Revit experience
• Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage assigned design scope and deliver quality work products

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of structural drafting/design experience
• 5+ years of Revit experience
• Experience with SmartPlant and Tekla
• Experience using Navisworks and Bluebeam
• Experience designing traditional steel and concrete structures
• Experience supporting industrial or advanced manufacturing facilities, preferably semiconductor-related projects