Structural Designer I

The Opportunity

Carlson Design Group is seeking a creative, highly talented Structural Designer I to join our engineering team as part of our expanding business. Carlson’s market focus includes Mission Critical, Light Industrial, Financial Services, and Commercial sectors. Our design philosophy centers on listening, understanding, and executing solutions that are compelling, technically sound, resilient, and fiscally responsible.

Location: Atlanta, GA or Detroit, MI, includes some travel

Your key responsibilities include:

• Develop structural design solutions for project components and systems
• Support the Structural Team Lead on assigned projects
• Prepare schematic designs and Construction Documents using modeling software
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of drawings and documentation
• Coordinate work with other disciplines
• Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance with Contract Documents at the direction of the Lead Structural Engineer

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• 3 - 5 years of experience in a Structural Engineering firm
• High proficiency in CAD and Revit
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• Understanding of applicable model codes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed work ethic

Equal Opportunity Employer

Carlson Design Group is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.