Design Engineer
Job Description

Job Summary

The Design Engineer will work within the project team to prepare detailed engineering construction plans, reports, and specifications for a range of single-family residential and light commercial projects as well as ancillary structures such as retaining walls, screen walls, and swimming pools.  The Design Engineer will produce structural designs utilizing a variety of building materials including dimensional lumber, engineered wood products, rolled steel, light-gauge steel, CMU, masonry, and cast-in-place concrete.  The Design Engineer will showcase their flexibility and creativity by being engaged across the project lifecycle; this includes preliminary engineering, design development, construction support, and project close.

Essential Functions

• Design various structural engineering-related projects including single-family residences, multi-family residences, commercial buildings, foundation systems, and/or ancillary structures using CAD modeling and various types of analysis software.
• Work with drawings, computer models, and verbal information supplied by the Client to develop a code-compliant and cost-effective structural design
• Prepare structural design calculations as necessary
• Review construction administration contract documents such as specifications, shop drawings, and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate with review agencies, clients, and/or sub-consultants for permit application, as required.
• Research regulatory requirements and design standards
• Notify management and clients if cost estimates are projected to exceed budget
• Work with Engineering Technicians for design assistance
• Interact with clients to ensure the client understands the proposed solution
• Maintain accurate design records
• Ensure compliance with building code
• Attend client project meetings, as required
• Assist in the resolution of complex technical design issues

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in single-family residential design
• 5-10 years of experience with 3-D design software preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Excel, AutoCAD, and other drafting software tools
• A desire and/or ability to work in teams to accomplish shared goals
• Self-motivated with the ability and desire to deliver excellent client service
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required