[Hiring] Junior Structural Designer @WOW Remote Teams

Role Description

This is a remote position. Our client is looking for a Junior Structural Designer to join their growing engineering team and support structural steel design projects across the United States.

The selected candidate will receive hands-on training, collaborate directly with experienced U.S. engineers, and contribute to real construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural steel connection designs, including shear, moment, and bracing connections, using specialized engineering software while meeting project specifications and applicable codes.
• Design miscellaneous steel elements such as stairs, ladders, guardrails, handrails, and related components.
• Read and interpret structural construction drawings, steel detailing plans, and technical models provided by clients.
• Enter engineering information into design software and adjust bolt sizes, plate thicknesses, weld dimensions, and connection geometry to meet technical requirements.
• Prepare structural calculation packages for review and approval by licensed U.S. engineers.
• Support project estimating by reviewing drawings, counting structural members, identifying connection types, and entering information into an internal estimating tool.
• Recognize unusual connection details, custom steel elements, or requirements outside standard project specifications and request engineering guidance when necessary.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and ensure calculations and designs meet established quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and project stakeholders to complete assignments within established deadlines, communicating potential delays proactively.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client drawings, proprietary engineering methods, and project documentation.
• Participate in ongoing technical training and apply feedback to improve design accuracy and efficiency.
• Gradually assume greater responsibility for assigned projects and communicate directly with U.S. steel fabricators and detailers as experience develops.

Work Distribution:

• Approximately 80% structural steel connection and miscellaneous steel design and 20% project estimating and quoting.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in engineering, architecture, industrial design, construction technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Educational background in civil or structural engineering is an advantage.
• Previous experience or academic exposure to structural drafting, steel detailing, construction documentation, or engineering design is beneficial.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Tekla Structures, SDS2, Revit, Bluebeam, or similar technical software is preferred but not mandatory.
• Understanding of structural drawings, steel connections, or construction estimating is a plus.
• Ability and motivation to learn specialized engineering software and internal design procedures.
• Previous professional experience in structural steel connection design is not mandatory. Training will be provided.

Requirements

• Ability to interpret construction drawings or demonstrate a strong aptitude for learning technical drawing interpretation.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn specialized engineering software quickly.
• Professional English proficiency (B2 or higher), both written and spoken.
• Ability to communicate effectively with U.S.-based colleagues through video calls, email, and collaborative platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and ability to follow through on assigned responsibilities.
• Willingness to receive feedback and follow technical guidance from licensed engineers.
• Ability to perform repetitive, detail-oriented technical tasks while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work under occasional tight deadlines.
• Availability to work during core Eastern Time collaboration hours and occasional paid overtime.
• Interest in building a long-term career in structural design.

Benefits

• 100% Remote: Work from Latin America in a suitable home office or approved staffing partner's office.
• Full-Time: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• Flexible Schedule: Flexible working hours with mandatory availability from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time.