
Structural Designer
Westminster, COFull-time$22–33/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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The Structural Designer provides technical design support for midstream oil and gas projects, including facility foundation and steel systems. The role ranges from basic to advanced design work, performed independently or with guidance from experienced designers and engineers. Assignments may include leading the structural design portion of small projects and coordinating with other design teams.
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Title of position: Designer I, Designer II, Designer III,- Structural Position type: Full Time Pay range: $22-$33 Location: Westminster, Colorado About Kahuna At Kahuna, we offer a fast-paced, collaborative, and rewarding work environment rooted in our core values: Integrity, Relationships, Innovation, Safety, and Empowerment. We are committed to creating a workplace that employees are proud to be part of --- and one they can build a long and fulfilling career with. About the Role Perform basic to advanced technical structural design support for midstream oil and gas projects independently and under the direction of experienced structural designers and engineers. Project assignments will include design tasks for large facility foundation and steel systems. What You'll Do - Able to annotate and layout more complex foundation and steel designs using pre-developed tools with limited direction from experienced designers and engineers. - Ability to assist with and review drawings of other less experienced designers and markup as necessary to represent a functional design with limited direction from experienced designers and engineers. - Ability to do more complex 3D modeling using pre-developed tools with some direction from experienced designers. - Independently lead structural design portion of small projects. - Broad understanding of foundation types/steel shapes and correct application of them. - Basic understanding of industrial components and equipment. - Demonstrate full understanding of workflow from beginning to end of a project. - Coordinate with other design teams to ensure continuous flow of information concerning other engineering disciplines affecting the design execution of a project. - Demonstrate ability to functionally communicate technical and administrative project/task details, including correspondence via emails and general documentation. - Organize and prepare drawings for delivery in a timely manner, maintaining security and confidentiality - Understand and be able to operate Navisworks Freedom/Manage/Simulate, allowing for basic integration between engineering and design, and lead model reviews as necessary for assigned projects. What You'll Bring - Must be a self-starter with initiative, hard worker who can work with some guidance from experienced designers and as a member of a team. - Must be detailed oriented. - Solid organizational skills required; must be able to prioritize and multitask. - Designer I: High School diploma or equivalent and previous experience with CAD. - Designer II & Designer III: 3-6 years of progressive design experience or equivalent - Community college and drafting/CAD courses are preferred. - Designer II & Designer III: Broad computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft office, AutoCAD®, CADworx Structure®. - Valid drivers license. ** ** Why You'll Love Working Here Kahuna offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) participation - Optional supplemental insurance coverage - Paid Time Off and company holidays - Access to onsite fitness facilities - Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and professional development Learn more about our culture, history, and the exciting work we do at www.KahunaUSA.com{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} Next Steps To apply, please provide a copy of your resume and cover letter and apply directly through our website at www.Kahunausa.com{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}. Kahuna is a DOT-regulated company; therefore, this position will require that the candidate pass an initial drug screen and background check upon hire. Must be eligible to work in the United States as this job is ineligible for sponsorship. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Kahuna is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. ** **
How this job compares
Set against the 2,477 open Designer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$22–33/hr
- US median$23/hr382 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $27.50/hr, is 20% above the US median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the middle half of Designer hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 57 open Designer jobs in Colorado and 2,477 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Colorado
- Home Depot8 open
- Sargent & Lundy6 open
- Burns & McDonnell5 open
- Experience
- Designer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (1,430 postings).
- Education
- 594 of the 2,477 open Designer jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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