Structural Designer – Timber & Wood Framing

DC Builders•Portland, OR

About The Position

DC Structures is looking for a Structural Designer to join our design and fabrication team. This role involves virtually building structures in 3D before they are fabricated and constructed. Working from architectural plans, structural engineering requirements, and project specifications, you will develop detailed 3D models of the complete structural framing system using Revit and/or Cadwork. You will model and detail structural components including wall framing, floor systems, roof systems, beams, posts, heavy timber, connections, openings, and other structural elements, acting as a bridge between architecture, engineering, fabrication, and construction.

Requirements

Experience with Revit
Experience with Cadwork
Experience with Tekla
Experience with AutoCAD
Experience with BIM modeling
Experience with Structural drafting
Experience with Wood framing design
Experience with Timber framing
Experience with Shop drawings
Experience with Fabrication modeling
Wood framing or heavy timber construction knowledge
Ability to read architectural and structural construction documents
Understanding of building sequencing and constructability
Experience with 3D modeling, CAD, BIM, drafting, or detailing
Experience with Revit and/or Cadwork
Experience producing construction documents, framing plans, or shop drawings
Strong computer aptitude
Bluebeam proficiency
Microsoft Office proficiency
Strong mathematical and spatial reasoning
Ability to visualize complex structures in three dimensions
Excellent organization and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Detail-oriented
Curious
Technically minded
Construction-minded
A strong problem solver
Self-motivated
Accountable
Comfortable asking questions
Able to communicate with both designers and builders
Interested in continuously improving systems and processes

Responsibilities

Develop detailed 3D structural models using Revit and/or Cadwork.
Model complete wood-framed and heavy timber building systems.
Develop framing layouts for walls, floors, roofs, beams, posts, and timber systems.
Translate architectural drawings and structural engineering requirements into coordinated, buildable structural models.
Determine how structural components come together and identify potential conflicts before they reach the field.
Incorporate engineering requirements, details, connections, and revisions into the structural model.
Coordinate architectural, structural, and fabrication requirements within the model.
Review work for accuracy, constructability, efficiency, and completeness.
Produce detailed structural drawings.
Develop framing plans and details.
Create shop and fabrication drawings.
Produce cut sheets and component drawings.
Create detailed material and component takeoffs.
Develop drawings for engineering and client review.
Incorporate engineering and project revisions into final construction documents.
Help create accurate information for prefabrication and field installation.
Work closely with fabrication and operations teams to ensure modeled components can be accurately fabricated, packaged, delivered, and assembled.
Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, project managers, fabrication teams, construction teams, general contractors, clients, vendors, and suppliers.
Identify and resolve design conflicts, constructability challenges, and missing information before they become problems during fabrication or construction.