Structural Designer
Steelesolutions
Milwaukee, WI · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
*This is a West Allis, WI onsite job based opportunity.*
About Steele Solutions Inc.
Steele Solutions Inc. is the nation’s leading designer and manufacturer of complex steel infrastructure platforms, mezzanines and custom chute systems to improve distribution, fulfillment, sortation and secure storage systems across the U.S.
Summary
Reporting to the Structural Design Supervisor, the Structural Designer - Layout completes 2D and 3D project drawings using AutoCAD and Tekla software. This role provides assistance to all design staff as well as to the Project Management team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
Creates technical drawings in 2D and 3D following specifications and calculations
Revises drawings and incorporates information into drawings per engineering specifications
Prepares and reviews project drawings along the engineering team
Reads and interprets building drawings
Works collaboratively with Project Engineers and other departments
Identifies and communicates potential design problems to the design staff and Project Managers
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma is required
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering or Building Construction related field preferred
3 years of experience in a drafting or engineering position required
Technical skills
Proficiency working with AutoCAD 2010 or higher required
Familiarity with Tekla or other 3D CAD systems preferred
Understanding of engineering processes, familiarity with engineering information and data sources
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) required
Clear understanding of bills of material, drawings, design data, and design standards necessary
Ability to read and interpret complex specifications is required
General skills
Planning and time management skills: must be able to manage multiple priorities and complex tasks, often conflicting in nature, to achieve commitment dates
Detail orientated
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Ability to work in a Digital environment
Ability to ask questions
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .
This is an office-based position.
Steele Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We are committed to maintaining a lawful workforce and verify employment eligibility for all newly hired employees in accordance with federal requirements.