Structural Engineering Technician (2+ years)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work. Job Description

The right team is more than an advantage, it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence in Coffman Engineers’ Raleigh office.

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented individual with an interest in consulting engineering to join our team as a Structural Engineering Technician with two or more years of experience to join our growing team. 

As a Structural Revit Technician, you will support engineers by preparing and managing structural models and drawings using Revit. You will play a key role in the coordination and development of structural documents that support design intent and construction clarity.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 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; experience with AutoCAD or Navisworks is a plus.
• Ability to manage time effectively and contribute to maintaining project budgets and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Key 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.
• This position is based in the Raleigh, NC area. We are currently seeking local candidates, as relocation assistance is not available.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. This is not a remote position.

Additional Information

Why You Want to Work Here

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different – our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun environment with family-friendly policies. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth.

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Coffman 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
• 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023

Applying

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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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