Digital Building Components (DBC) has an exciting opportunity in our Phoenix AZ office and are looking to fill a role for a Structural Engineer. Digital Building Components offers a unique approach to building faster projects at a lower cost and a higher level of quality. This is made possible through digital fabrication: Digital Buildingstechnology-driven process that transforms computer models and CAD/CAM drawings directly into precise-to-spec building components (BIM-to-Fabrication).
As a design-builder of structural building systems across the US DBC is seeking a Structural Engineer who will be part of a team that is responsible for managing the design of our projects. As our current platform is cold-formed steel framing experience with this system is most desired but expertise with structural steel and concrete systems is also beneficial. DBCs Design Team creatively integrates traditional design methodologies with modern technology and factory operations all without sacrificing architectural design. DBC strongly believes in investing in each individual and that everyone contributes to the success of the companys mission.
Responsibilities
Assist in prefab feasibility reviews during pursuits
Provide estimated framing and connections during pursuits
Support Sales team on pursuit calls with AORs SEORs and GCs
Provide in-house engineering budgets for projects
Coordinate structural consultant RFPs
Provide panel structural support & joint markups to aid with panelization
Review project specifications
Represent DBC on design calls with AORs SEORs & GCs
Lead structural consultants through course of projects
Review consulting structural engineer drawings for accuracy and consistency
Consolidate consulting structural engineer drawings for efficient fabrication
Develop structural details for fabrication that align with DBC capabilities
Review panel lifting and weights
Review and coordinate with Architectural Panel Shops
Provide engineering support to Project Management Architecture Modelers Production Product Development QC and Install
Assist Project Management with structural RFIs
Perform structural calculations for mockups and prototypes
Perform 3-D model framing QC
Review framing models and spool sheets
Provide calculations and lead testing for panel lifting approaches
Support Production with framing questions and fixes
Support Install with framing/connection questions and fixes
Basic Qualifications
Strong communication skills and ability to work in teams
Urgency for meeting deadlines and getting needs in advance
Excellent planning and organization skills
Commitment to continuing education self-development and growth
Passion for technology and creating better solutions
Required Education
Bachelors in Civil or Structural Engineering
Masters in Structural Engineering is a plus
Required Experience:
At least 4 years of experience
Experience with cold-formed steel design
Experience with specification reviews
Experience with seismic and/or high wind design
Professional Engineer (PE)
Knowledge of building codes design & construction standards
Shop drawing review plan review process and construction administration
Preferred Experience:
Structural Engineer (SE)
Familiarity with Revit Navisworks and Bluebeam
Load bearing and/or exterior by-pass cold-formed steel design
Experience with OSHPD/HCAI
Design-build experience
Panelized/modular design experience
Experience with healthcare and/or data center projects
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology life sciences healthcare higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990 DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR youll have the chance to try new things explore unique paths and shape your future. Here we build opportunity togetherby harnessing our talents enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report Forbes Fast Company and Newsweek.
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