Swinerton

Digital Construction Engineer

Swinerton • $80K — $95K *
Portland, OR 97229In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or equivalent training
  • 3-5 years of experience in construction, with preferred internship background
  • Strong proficiency in Revit or similar software for parametric modeling
  • Knowledge of mass timber detailing and structural systems is a plus
  • Effective communication and organizational skills required

Responsibilities

  • Perform essential duties of DC Engineer I
  • Lead design development and contract drawing reviews
  • Manage documentation and quality control processes
  • Advocate for design issues through submission to implementation
  • Utilize and enhance Revit for modeling efficiencies
  • Review CNC exports and perform cut testing
  • Collaborate with project, A/E team, and suppliers on constructability

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in mass timber construction
  • Engagement in innovative projects with advanced technology
  • Collaborative team environment with multifaceted roles
  • Access to continued education and training in modern techniques
  • Involvement in technical marketing and design standards development
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary:
Work with Senior DC Staff & Assigned Project teams to create fabrication level mass timber modeling and shop drawing content for CNC and install

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
  • Able to perform all essential DC Engineer I responsibilities
  • Lead design development and contract drawing review for mass timber and other structural systems; manage resolution logs, request for information (RFIs), and other documentation during design development process
  • Lead/assist with document control, quality control, submittals, generating RFI's, MEP Coordination, Meeting Minutes, and Constructability Reviews.
  • Manage tracking of, and advocate for, design issues through initial submission to closeout and implementation
  • Assist with internal schedule updates and projections for work relating to DC efforts
  • Use and develop parametric modeling techniques (Autodesk Revit), and assist DC team with enhancements to create efficiencies in fabrication-level modeling, with respect to cost/schedule and mitigation of detailing/fabrication errors on current/future projects
  • Utilize Revit as tool to create clear and organized progression drawing sets (RFI, internal team review, AE review, and field review)
  • Continuously enhance knowledge and expertise in 2D/3D model review via Navisworks, Revit Schedules, and review of current global/shared parameters
  • Lead/assist with CNC exports for machine language, develop proficiency in modeling (tooling, cut sequence/path, performance, tolerance)
  • Manage model transfer and process to Fabrication Team
  • Manage fabrication-based app integration and setup
  • Further develop understanding of schedule process within DC team and its broader impact on early pre-con efforts, manufacturing, fabrication sequence, and install
  • Perform CNC cut testing review/QC as it relates to machine time and quality.
  • Provide actionable feedback to DC and Pre-Con teams using research and data as built from previous fabrication efforts
  • Partner with internal project team, A/E team, suppliers, other trades, and vendors on constructability. Manage documentation of all partner meetings and action items
  • Lead QC and review/coordination with dissimilar trades, as well as Clash resolution.
  • Utilize structural material knowledge to refine and drive DC detailing efforts and practices.
  • Assist senior team members with constructive feedback loops to structural and architectural consultants to enhance future projects
  • Advocate ownership goals, architectural visual intent, and Timberlab fab/install; work to interpret these goals during early pre-con efforts (internal/external)
  • Stay abreast to standards and continuously thrive to develop and improve our design/detailing standards
  • Lead/assist with developing internal and external technical marketing materials
  • Other responsibilities as assigned


MINIMUM SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program, or equivalent
  • 3-5 years of construction-related experience, or equivalent
  • Construction related internship experience preferred
  • Basic computer skills
  • Extensive knowledge of Revit (or similar software) as a document development tool - including proven experience with parametric modeling
  • Structural detailing and/or mass timber-specific detailing background preferred
  • Fundamental understanding of contract plans through all disciplines
  • Ability to read and interpret structural details, steel vendor shop drawings, non-structural shop drawings, product data, etc.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of understanding of design and construction schedules
  • CNC fabrication experience (detailing, operation, etc.) is a plus
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Effective written and verbal English language communication skills
  • Ability to use independent judgment, self-starter
  • Drafting and advanced computer skills a plus
  • Continued thirst for knowledge and understanding of mass timber systems, design, and project approach

About Swinerton

Swinerton is a commercial construction company that provides a wide range of services, including preconstruction, general contracting, and design-build. They work with clients across various industries, including healthcare, education, and hospitality. They are committed to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. They have a strong focus on sustainability and have completed numerous LEED-certified projects. They are also committed to safety and have received numerous safety awards. They have a strong reputation in the industry and have been in business for over 130 years.
Learn more about Swinerton
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1888
* Ladders Estimates

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