Digital Construction Engineer

Timberlab•Portland, OR

About The Position

Work with Senior DC Staff & Assigned Project teams to create fabrication level mass timber modeling and shop drawing content for CNC and install. This role involves leading design development and contract drawing review for mass timber and other structural systems, managing resolution logs, requests for information (RFIs), and other documentation. The engineer will also be involved in document control, quality control, submittals, MEP Coordination, Meeting Minutes, and Constructability Reviews. A key aspect of the role is managing the tracking and advocacy for design issues from initial submission to closeout and implementation, as well as assisting with internal schedule updates and projections for DC efforts. The position requires using and developing parametric modeling techniques in Autodesk Revit, and assisting the DC team with enhancements to create efficiencies in fabrication-level modeling. The engineer will utilize Revit to create clear progression drawing sets and continuously enhance knowledge in 2D/3D model review via Navisworks, Revit Schedules, and global/shared parameters. Responsibilities also include managing CNC exports for machine language, developing proficiency in modeling for fabrication, managing model transfer to the Fabrication Team, and integrating fabrication-based apps. Further development of understanding the schedule process within the DC team and its impact on pre-con, manufacturing, fabrication, and installation is expected. The role involves performing CNC cut testing review/QC, providing feedback to DC and Pre-Con teams, and partnering with internal teams, A/E teams, suppliers, and vendors on constructability. Managing documentation of partner meetings and action items, leading QC and review with dissimilar trades, and clash resolution are also key duties. Utilizing structural material knowledge to refine DC detailing efforts and practices, and assisting senior team members with feedback loops to consultants are important. The engineer will advocate for ownership goals, architectural visual intent, and Timberlab fab/install during early pre-con efforts. Staying abreast of standards and developing design/detailing standards, as well as assisting with technical marketing materials, are also part of the role. Other responsibilities may be assigned.

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
Basic computer skills
Extensive knowledge of Revit (or similar software) as a document development tool – including proven experience with parametric modeling
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
Effective organizational skills
Effective written and verbal English language communication skills
Ability to use independent judgment, self-starter

Nice To Haves

Construction related internship experience preferred
Structural detailing and/or mass timber-specific detailing background preferred
CNC fabrication experience (detailing, operation, etc.) is a plus
Drafting and advanced computer skills a plus
Continued thirst for knowledge and understanding of mass timber systems, design, and project approach

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