Digital Design Specialist: Structural Engineering

Join the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner shaping a more sustainable future. LPA is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. The firm’s integrated design approach has been recognized by the AIA as a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture. We’re seeking a Digital Design Specialist to join our Structural Engineering team, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across our studios in California and Texas to deliver high‑performance, community‑first design. What You’ll Do: Partner with Project Engineers and Project Managers to support the design, modeling, and documentation of a diverse range of building types and structural systems. Perform Building Information Modeling of structural components. Contribute to the development and production of construction documentation through all phases of design. Review, coordinate, and process construction administration documents to ensure accuracy and alignment with project requirements. Collaborate with Project Leaders and Managing Directors, gaining mentorship and exposure to project leadership. Proactively identify design and documentation challenges and help develop effective, practical solutions. Develop and maintain BIM Standards. What We Offer: Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines. Career development support, including professional development grants and in‑house training. Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks focused on innovative, sustainable practices. 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year. Opportunities to propose and lead projects that impact local communities, including Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, and other pro‑bono community projects. Access to our Professional Development Grants program, which has invested over $1 M and impacted more than 850 employees. Competitive base salary, eligibility for an annual bonus, and a robust benefits package—including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial planning, wellness initiatives, and flexible work/life programs. What We’re Looking For: 4–15 years of experience across all phases of building design projects, with an emphasis on structural drafting and BIM modeling. Associate of Science in Computer Drafting and Design (or related field) preferred. Proficiency in CAD and Revit required. Strong commitment to collaborating within a multidisciplinary design environment. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across teams. Detail‑oriented with a focus on producing high‑quality construction documentation. Demonstrated ability to work independently, while contributing innovative ideas to project design and execution. Ability to follow and uphold LPA standards and procedures. LPA uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. #J-18808-Ljbffr