Structural Engineering Technician (2+ years)

Coffman Engineers•Raleigh, NC

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Coffman Engineers is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented Structural Engineering Technician with two or more years of experience to join their growing team in the Raleigh office. As a Structural Revit Technician, the role involves supporting engineers by preparing and managing structural models and drawings using Revit. The position is key in the coordination and development of structural documents that support design intent and construction clarity.

Requirements

Associate degree in drafting/design or equivalent experience.
2+ years of structural Revit experience, or equivalent experience such as a steel detailer with the aptitude to quickly learn Revit.
Solid working knowledge of building structural systems.
Proficiency in Revit required.
Ability to manage time effectively and contribute to maintaining project budgets and deadlines.
Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD or Navisworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support engineers in developing structural Revit models, including grids, levels, columns, and beams, floors, sections, details, to create completed construction documents.
Work from architectural drawings and engineer sketches to produce accurate plans, sections, and details.
Coordinate with architectural Revit models or CAD backgrounds to ensure model integration.
Use and maintain company Revit templates, adhering to internal BIM/CADD standards.
Understand and apply knowledge of building structural systems such as steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
Analyze sketches, notes, and other input materials to determine effective drafting approaches.
Coordinate dimensions and details across drawing sets and assist with updating documentation based on shop drawing comments.
Develop structural framing plans and simple project details with general input from project engineers.
Work flexibly across multiple project teams to help meet deadlines.
Demonstrate understanding of drawing standards, sheet layouts, and project schedules.
Work under the general supervision of a lead engineer, while occasionally seeking guidance from senior BIM technicians or specialists.
Work assignments, answers to design questions, and instructions would be provided.