4-15 years of experience in building design projects, focusing on structural drafting and BIM modeling.
Preferred Associate of Science in Computer Drafting and Design or related field.
Proficiency in CAD and Revit is required.
Commitment to collaboration within a multidisciplinary design environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective team coordination.
Detail-oriented with a focus on high-quality construction documentation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute innovative design ideas.
Responsibilities
Partner with Project Engineers and Project Managers for design and documentation support.
Build Information Modeling of structural components.
Contribute to construction documentation across all design phases.
Review and process construction administration documents for project alignment.
Collaborate with Project Leaders and Managing Directors for mentorship and leadership exposure.
Identify design challenges and develop practical solutions proactively.
Develop and maintain BIM Standards.
Benefits
Mentorship from experienced leaders across disciplines.
Career development support including professional development grants and in-house training.
Ongoing education through LPA+U courses focused on innovation and sustainability.
8 paid hours of volunteer time annually.
Opportunities to lead community impact projects.
Access to professional development grants to enhance knowledge and skills.
Full Job Description
We9re currently seeking a Digital Design Specialist to join our dynamic Structural Engineering team. You9ll be part of a culture that values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and continual growth. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across our studios in California and Texas-and help bring high-performance, community-first design to life.
Structural Engineering at LPA
What You9ll Do:
Partner with Project Engineers and Project Managers to support the design, modeling and documentation of a diverse range of building types and structural systems.
Building Information Modeling of structural components.
Contribute to the development and production of construction documentation through all phases of design.
Review, coordinate, and process construction administration documents to ensure accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
Collaborate with Project Leaders and Managing Directors, gaining mentorship and exposure to project leadership.
Proactively identify design and documentation challenges and help develop effective, practical solutions.
Develop and maintain BIM Standards.
What We Offer:
At LPA, your growth and contributions matter. We foster a collaborative culture where creative ideas are valued, and voices are heard.
Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.
Career development support, including professional development grants and in-house training.
Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks focused on innovative, sustainable practices.
8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.
Opportunities to propose and lead projects that impact your local community, including more than $1 million since 2015 in Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, and other pro bono community projects.
Access to our Professional Development Grants program, created to encourage professional development and further LPA9s collective knowledge as a firm. Over the life of the grant program, we have invested $1,196,890 and impacted 848 LPA employees.
What We9re Looking For:
Required:
4-15 years of experience across all phases of building design projects, with an emphasis on structural drafting and BIM modeling.
Associate of Science in Computer Drafting and Design (or related field) preferred.
Proficiency in CAD and Revit required.
Strong commitment to collaborating within a multidisciplinary design environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across teams.
Detail-oriented with a focus on producing high-quality construction documentation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, while contributing innovative ideas to project design and execution.
Ability to follow and uphold LPA standards and procedures.
This position is eligible for an annual bonus. If you are hired at LPA, your base salary is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
