Job Type
Full-time
Description
* Compensation will be determined based on factors including but not limited to location, skills, abilities, and experience.
Position Overview:The Company is looking for a full-time Structural Designer to add to the team. We are looking for an ambitious candidate that is fluent in AutoCAD and has the ability to produce structural designs and details for residential buildings under tight time constraints. This person is preferred to have previously designed buildings with steel, wood, and concrete. Additional experience working with mechanicals and HVAC considered a plus. They need to be very reliable, hardworking, and self-starter that enjoys a challenge. You would be joining an energetic team environment in our growing Houston office with potential for development and growth.
General Responsibilities- Prepares structural designs and construction documents for assigned projects.
- Identifies design discrepancies and communicates required revisions to the Job Captain, builder, architect, or other project stakeholders.
- Ensures structural designs comply with applicable codes, company standards, and project requirements.
- Performs peer reviews and quality checks of other designers' work when assigned.
- Maintains effective communication with internal departments and external customers throughout the design process.
- Completes assigned projects accurately and within established project schedules.
- Uses QA Checklists to ensure quality plans delivered to the clients.
Gravity Load Analysis- Calculates dead, live, roof, and snow loads in accordance with ASCE 7 and applicable building codes.
- Determines tributary areas, load paths, and support reactions for beams, joists, columns, and foundations.
- Utilizes Forte Web software to design engineered wood products, including I-joists, LVL beams, and rim boards for gravity loading conditions.
- Interprets design inputs, evaluates span and bearing conditions, and verifies software results using engineering judgment and applicable code requirements.
Lateral Load Analysis- Calculates wind and seismic loads in accordance with ASCE 7 and local building code requirements.
- Determines shear wall loads, diaphragm forces, overturning forces, and other lateral load path components.
Mentorship & Leadership:• Review the work of junior drafters/designers; provide feedback and redlines.
• Be proficient with drafting standards, design methods.
Design Floor Systems:• Independently produce floor framing plans and sections for low-to-mid complexity projects.
• Produces accurate, code-compliant designs with minimal oversight; communicates effectively across disciplines.
PTI Slab Program:• Able to run calculations.
Pier Beam:• Perform load transfer analysis from superstructure to piers, ensuring soil bearing capacity is considered.
Conventional Slabs:• Analyze soil-bearing capacity and determine appropriate slab thickness and reinforcement.
Complex Foundation Details:• Interpret and develop complex foundation details from the EIT/Engineer involving varying soil conditions, stepped footings, and deep foundation elements.
• Ensure constructability, code compliance, and accurate communication in foundation drawings and coordination documents.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of structural design experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficient in CAD (AutoCAD/BricsCAD/2D drawings)
- Excellent communication skills with both internal and external customers.
- Working knowledge of structural load calculations and applicable building codes.
- Experience designing wood-framed structures, including conventional stick framing.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with both internal teams and external customers.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- H.S. Education or equivalent. Trade school experience or certification in CAD preferred.
- Willingness to work overtime as business needs require.
Work Schedule:Generally Monday - Friday day shift, however additional hours, including weekend hours, may be required in accordance with changing business needs.
Benefits:- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
