Structural Designer Jobs in Tennessee
Structural Designer jobs in Tennessee are consistently active, with steady demand from civil engineering firms, transportation agencies, and construction contractors hiring from entry-level drafters through senior project designers. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville anchor the bulk of openings, where employers like AECOM, WSP, and Tennessee Valley Authority maintain long-term staffing needs. Bridge and highway work, commercial building structures, and utility infrastructure are the most in-demand specialties statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Hargrove Recruiting Team is looking for talented Civil/Structural Designers to join our team in Kingsport, Tennessee. This position is a full-time, long-term opportunity as a part of a Hargrove's Technical Services team providing a "One Team" culture. This role offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions
Location: Kingsport, TN (Onsite Required)
This position is based onsite in Kingsport, TN and requires a regular on‑site presence.
Relocation assistance in the form of a one‑time relocation bonus of up to $5,000 less applicable taxes may be offered for eligible candidates. To qualify, the candidate’s primary residence must be located more than 75 miles from the Kingsport, TN client site.
What You'll Be Doing
Job Summary: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of civil/structural assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. With experience in this level, you are expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex civil/structural assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision.
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Familiarity with and utilization of department design and drafting standards.
- Recognizing and communicating project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
- Reviewing and comprehending the latest information available regarding civil/structural calculations, equipment drawings and layouts or drawings from other disciplines before initiating design effort on specific drawings.
- Drafting civil/structural plans under minimal supervision.
- Being knowledgeable of basic civil material specifications to the extent that all information required for material purchase, fabrication and construction is reflected on the finished drawings.
- Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
- Performing field related work collecting design information and verifying designs for tie-ins, function and clearances to existing facility.
- On-site assistance during startup.
- Performing field support activities, where assigned, for engineering support during construction.
- Assisting engineers with cost and material estimates and preliminary design studies.
- Checking the accuracy and quality of drawings developed by drafters, when assigned, based on information conveyed by engineering direction, equipment and discipline drawings.
- Providing technical guidance to less experienced drafting personnel in the department.
- Coordinating & delegating work activities with other teammates and the discipline leads.
- Producing civil/structural construction scopes with engineering review and approval.
- Ability to serve in role as a mentor for entry level and new teammates.
This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.
Ideal Background
Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
Certification: Certification is not required at this level.
Experience: This position requires 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural drafting and design.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge and application of AISC and ACI standard details. Ability to produce drawings for concrete and structural steel, and/or civil disciplines.
- Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
- Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
- Ability to create accurate civil/structural construction documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
- Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.
- Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all civil/structural deliverables.
- Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
- Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project with engineering review and approval.
- Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.
- Ability to deliver good presentations of Hargrove Engineers + Constructors services.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good presentation skills.
- Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed, and able to provide interoffice execution support under general supervision. Interoffice execution leadership skills are developing.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
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Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in structural designer jobs across Tennessee.
- Professional Engineer license or Engineer Intern registration recognized in Tennessee
- Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or architectural engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or structural analysis software such as SAP2000 or RISA
- Experience preparing structural drawings and construction documents for commercial or infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with IBC, ASCE 7, and ACI or AISC design standards applied in Tennessee projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with project engineers and contractors
Structural Designer Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a structural designer in Tennessee?
Most structural designer roles in Tennessee require at minimum a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program. From there, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam earns you Engineer Intern registration through the Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners, which many Tennessee employers require for junior designers. Building toward a Professional Engineer license in Tennessee strengthens your candidacy significantly for mid-level and senior design roles.
How much do structural designers make in Tennessee?
Structural designers in Tennessee earn a median of about $95,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,090 for the lowest 10% to over $154,100 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire structural designers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring structural designers in Tennessee right now include Sargent & Lundy, Amentum, and Benesch, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Tennessee's concentration of transportation infrastructure projects and commercial development has sustained hiring at both large engineering firms and regional design-build contractors across the state.
Which Tennessee cities have the most structural designer jobs?
Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Franklin are the Tennessee cities with the most structural designer openings. Nashville leads because of its scale of commercial construction and transportation projects, Memphis draws demand from its freight and infrastructure base, and Knoxville benefits from proximity to TVA facilities and the University of Tennessee's engineering-driven research and contractor network.
Are there remote structural designer jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're limited. Structural design involves frequent coordination with project engineers, site teams, and permit reviewers, which keeps most roles at least partially on-site or office-based. About 57% of structural designer openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the remote work most common in the calculation and documentation phases of a project rather than construction administration.
How can I get hired as a structural designer in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to junior designer or engineering technician roles at civil and structural engineering firms in Nashville or Knoxville, which regularly hire new graduates. Large employers like AECOM and TVA run formal entry-level programs for graduates with Engineer Intern registration. A strong AutoCAD or Revit portfolio from coursework or internships, combined with your EI registration from the Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners, is the credential combination that moves your application forward.
Where can I find and apply to structural designer jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to structural designer jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings across engineering firms, contractors, and public agencies. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to each one.
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