Civil/Structural/Architectural Designer- Entry Level

Midlothian, VA
Contracted to Full Time
Entry Level
Job Responsibilities:
  • Civil/Structural/Architectural Designers are responsible for performing civil, structural and architectural design under the direct supervision of senior designers and engineers.
  • Develop a good understanding and implementation of PDI CAD standards.
  • Develop PDI CAD standards under direction of senior designers.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
  • Basic understanding of AutoCAD 2D and 3D Design.
  • Possess a basic understanding of civil and structural material specifications and construction techniques.
  • Travel to site to assist in field work in industrial environments.
  • Continue learning process by attending in-house seminars and continuing education opportunities outside of office.
  • Develop working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Possess ability to follow directions from lead designers.
  • Strong ethics and corporate loyalty.
  • Must be results oriented and a team player.
  • Associates degree completed or in process strongly desired or completed CAD certificate program
  • Experience in an industrial chemical processing environment is a plus.

Benefits:
We offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including: Health Care Benefits, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Flexible work schedules, Work life balance, Paid overtime, Performance based bonus, 401K match and Tuition reimbursement.

Company Overview:
We hire the best in Engineering & Design!  Hands-on experience, years of industry knowledge, continuous training, and commitment to excellence are some of the attributes that make Progressive Design’s professional staff the best at what we do.  The company has experienced consistent growth and on-going success from hiring the right people that focus on client success, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate the highest integrity.

Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services.  Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert’s daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business.
 
Our team’s knowledge and hands-on experience can take projects from concept to startup. As a full service, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates.
 
We serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.
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