What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Designer position at Sirch Incorporated?
Job Description
Job Description
Structural Designer
Position Description
The Structural Designer is primarily concerned with designing and constructing buildings and structures that are safe and capable of withstanding the elements to which they will be exposed, as well as improving the structural integrity of existing buildings.
Essential Functions
- Designs structures by calculating the loads and stresses the construction will have to safely withstand.
- Factors in the different qualities and strengths delivered by a range of building materials, and understands how to incorporate support beams, columns and foundations.
- Investigates and surveys build sites to determine the suitability of the proposed location for the requirements of the upcoming project.
- Coordinates and consults with other members of their projects, including engineers and architects.
- Assists government bodies in their inspections relating to the project.
- Solves technical problems and provides advice.
- Prepares reports, designs and drawings.
- Obtains planning and / or building regulations approval.
- Monitors and inspects work undertaken by contractors.
- Inspects properties to check conditions / foundations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Skills
Education and Experience
Other Requirements
