Lead Structural Designer

Overview

You don't have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual.

When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you're a part of something bigger than yourself. And providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage-helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results.

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don’t just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

The following duties are typical of the position but are not all encompassing:

• Serve as the lead structural designer on large, complex, and multidisciplinary projects, coordinating design activities with global project teams.
• Develop, review, and oversee highly complex steel, reinforced concrete, and industrial structures, ensuring compliance with project specifications, BIM requirements, and industry standards.
• Independently plan, execute, and manage structural modeling and drafting activities, including advanced 3D models and detailed construction documentation.
• Perform quality reviews of models, drawings, and deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, constructability, and adherence to company standards.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, and other discipline leads to resolve design conflicts, identify interferences, and implement effective design solutions.
• Establish modeling and drafting workflows, standards, and best practices to improve project execution and deliverable quality.
• Analyze engineering sketches, calculations, specifications, and design criteria to determine the most efficient approach for model and drawing development.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and formal training to Designers and junior team members, fostering skill development and continuous improvement.
• Participate in project planning activities, including scope definition, effort estimates, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Support project managers and engineering leads by monitoring design progress, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions to maintain project objectives.
• Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions, support field engineering activities, resolve construction issues, and validate design assumptions.
• Lead interdisciplinary model reviews and clash detection activities, ensuring timely resolution of coordination issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to design technology, BIM processes, productivity tools, and department standards.
• Represent the design team during client meetings, internal reviews, and coordination discussions as required.
• May travel to project sites, client locations, or other SSOE offices to support project execution, collaboration, training, and business objectives.

Qualifications

What You Will Bring:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering. Diploma or bachelor’s degree tracked in CAD/BIM Design Technology or related field preferred.
• Possess minimum 15 years of experience as a Designer or in modeling and drafting steel and concrete structures of significant complexity utilizing both AutoCAD and Revit Structure software.
• Strong English communication skills with the ability to coordinate with the global teams and facilitate a professional relationship. 
• Good working knowledge of Model Building Codes as well as AISC & ACI Material Codes and other referenced standards.
• Ability to fully utilize and leverage CAD/BIM software including AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, MicroStation, and Navisworks is essential.
• Knowledge of having interoperability between two or more software is preferred. For example, Revit to Risa and vice versa etc.
• Should be flexible to work in the evening hours to maintain the communication with the USA teams.
• Must demonstrate some working knowledge of industrial and commercial buildings and ability to execute related designs.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.

Additional Perks Offered:

• A collaborative and supportive culture where you’re not just a number—you’re a critical and highly valued member of our team!
• Hybrid / remote work module.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will experience exciting projects from start to finish and interface directly with some of the most forward-thinking clients in the world.
• A mindset of continuous learning where you are encouraged to ask questions, bring fresh ideas to the table, and pursue your professional development goals.
• A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• A formal career path and real opportunities for advancement.
• A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

SSOE – The Best of Both Worlds

At SSOE, our growth trajectory allows us to offer the opportunities normally associated with a large firm while embracing the collaborative and supportive culture often found in smaller firms. As a member of the SSOE team, you will work on exciting and diverse projects for Fortune 100 clients around the globe, supported by the best technology for the task at hand. You will experience our employee-centric culture that strives to offer a healthy balance, flexible working arrangements, direct access to leadership at all levels, and a mindset of continuous learning. Once you experience the SSOE difference, you’ll understand the why behind our metrics:

• 28% - of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
• 15% - percentage of employees with tenure exceeding 15 years. 
• 99% - our CEO’s approval rating on Glassdoor.
• 98% - portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague.

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