Tekla Structures/BIM Structural Designer (for projects in Switzerland)

Company Description

AFRY provides engineering, design, digital and advisory services to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society. 

AFRY employs over 18,000 professionals in more than 50 countries. Net sales in 2024 were SEK 27,160 million.

AFRY is organized into three Divisions: Energy; Industry and Transportation & Places.

The Global Division Transportation & Places is active within transportation infrastructure, real estate, water and environment in the Nordics and Central Europe. The division has about 6,500 employees and is structured around two segments: Road & Rail and Public & Commercial Places.

Job Description

In the Public and Commercial Places segment, our Structural Engineering team supports clients in the planning and delivery of a wide range of building and infrastructure projects in Switzerland. With offices in Zurich, Chur and Rapperswil and around 50 colleagues across the relevant sections, we combine local presence with interdisciplinary expertise to develop efficient, sustainable and high-quality structural solutions.

You will join our Structural Engineering team based in one of our Design Centers in Poland — Łódź, Poznań or Kraków. In this role, you will contribute to exciting projects in the field of public and commercial buildings and support the development of structural BIM models, drawings and documentation in close collaboration with engineers and project teams across different locations. Through cross-location collaboration and knowledge sharing, you will have the opportunity to further develop your technical skills and benefit from a strong professional network.

Based on your qualifications and experience we have opening for the following positions: Assistant Structural Designer, Junior Structural Designer, Structural Designer and Senior Structural Designer.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Creation of 3D BIM models for structural systems in building construction, including reinforced concrete, steel and timber structures, as well as excavation works with retaining systems and temporary support measures
• Preparation of drawings for preliminary, detailed design and construction phases in building construction and structural engineering, mainly formwork, reinforcement and steelwork 2D drawings
• Development of models and drawings using Tekla and Allplan
• Preparation of related documentation such as material lists and order lists
• Close collaboration with project managers, structural engineers and other disciplines
• Active communication within the project team to ensure efficient and high-quality project delivery

Qualifications

Must have:

• Completed vocational training as a draftsperson, structural design technician or comparable technical qualification
• Up to 5 years of professional experience in a similar role, ideally in structural engineering
• Very good knowledge of Tekla, preferably in 3D Concrete, Reinforcement, Steel and Wood modelling
• Experience in creating reinforcement models and 2D reinforcement drawings in Tekla
• Experience working on BIM projects and enthusiasm for model-based design
• Good spatial awareness and precise working methods
• Interest in contributing to complex and large-scale projects
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams
• Good spoken and written English
• Independent, reliable and team-oriented personality

Good to have:

• Up to 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience working on Swiss projects
• Good German language skills at B2 level or higher
• Good knowledge of Allplan
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
• Experience with Python and Grasshopper for Rhino

Additional Information

To individuals who join our team, we offer:

• Employment based on an employment contract
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, sport card (Multisport) and a social found  
• Exciting and challenging projects
• Personal development opportunities
• Friendly working atmosphere in a multidisciplinary and international team
• Helping to shape a sustainable future

Available office locations for this position are either in Poznań, Kraków or Łódź. We are flexible on the office location for this position, please indicate your preference in your covering letter. We value a healthy work life balance and are committed to your wellbeing. We will operate a hybrid working environment.

We are excited to receive your application, please ensure your CV is in English.

Should you be successful you will be invited for a telephone interview followed by a 2 steps virtual or live face to face interview.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

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