Structural Designer (0-5 Years)

Coffman Engineers, Inc. • Burlington, WA

2h • $57,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The right team is more than an advantage, it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineers’ Burlington location.
We are seeking a Structural Designer to join our team in applying engineering skills to a variety of diverse and challenging projects for our Burlington office. The successful candidate will have zero to five years of experience in the design and drafting of structural systems for educational, residential, commercial, healthcare, and state/federal facilities.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Requirements

• Technical or Associate degree, equivalent technical school training, or equivalent work experience.
• Technical/Professional expertise with zero to five years of structural design experience in a structural engineering environment.
• Demonstration of verbal and written organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Revit is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare layouts; provide input for design proposals and drawings; and analyze and resolve design and production issues in areas such as Structural Systems.
• Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and final construction drawings. Determine scale and prepare layouts for detailing.
• Become familiar with accepted design/drafting methods and concepts, engineering and design principles, terminology, and construction materials.
• Provide recommendations for design adaptations and modifications.
• Under supervision, incorporate decision recommendations. Make decisions regarding design suitability using knowledge of specified product materials and production process.
• Apply codes, identify alternatives and solutions to code exceptions, and devise new approaches to problems encountered.
• Perform mathematical calculations using engineering formulas and analysis tools.
• Become familiar with coordinating across a variety of building design disciplines, including architectural, mechanical, and electrical.
• Represent the firm in a professional manner, enhancing client confidence and respect, and furthering relationships for the goal of repeat work or referrals. Clients should think of you highly enough to request you, specifically, for future work. Follow office and design procedures.
• Ensure that your work is completed on time and within budget.
• When opportunities arise, promote the opportunity for new work. Invite feedback on clients’ perception of your work. Be deliberate with your outreach and efforts to build relationships.
• Proactively pursue continued education, training, certifications, and opportunities to network within our industry. Stay updated on code changes, industry trends, and technical tools that can be utilized in your work.
• Under close supervision, work on a variety of projects as assigned by a Project Manager. Assist in calculations and details required for project delivery. Utilize familiarity with structural design and drafting practices and procedures, including design platforms and software.
• Job duties listed are not intended to encompass full scope of position. Employee will be expected to perform other job-related duties as required. Company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee’s position scope at any time.

Benefits

• excellent salary
• comprehensive benefits package (including eligibility for annual bonuses)
• professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree