Structural Designer (0-5 Years)

The right team is more than an advantage its 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.

Qualifications :

• 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. Proficiency with Revit is strongly preferred.

Required 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.

Yearly Objectives:

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.

Necessary Abilities:

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 employees position scope at any time.

Expected annual salary of $57000 - $85000.

Additional Information :

Why You Want To Work Here

Coffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package (including eligibility for annual bonuses) a desirable location and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team.

Coffmans Burlington office is located in a newly renovated space that is easily accessible from anywhere in the Northern Washington counties and is a short drive from Bellingham WA. Burlington offers a different quality of life being minutes from the famous tulip farms and we have many state and national parks to explore! Our team of talented engineers work on exciting projects with many of them in Seattle and also the local area. Our team of engineers can provide one-on-one mentorship to help develop your technical abilities as well as foster professional growth. Join us.

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At A Glance:

• 47 years in business 
• 850 employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control commissioning and project/construction management
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms Building Design Construction 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List Zweig Group 2021
• #157 Top 500 Design Firms Engineering News-Record

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal state or local law.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time