Structural Designer

Overview

Coffman Engineers serves as prime and sub consultant on projects of varying size across markets including commercial, institutional, government, industrial, healthcare, energy services, and more. The firm operates from multiple locations in the United States and overseas and emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and engineering excellence to deliver value-based solutions.

The Seattle office is seeking a Structural Designer to apply engineering skills to a variety of diverse and challenging projects in an environment that supports professional growth and community impact.

Structural Designer – Seattle, WA

The successful candidate will have zero to five years of experience in the design and drafting of structural systems for educational, residential, commercial, healthcare, industrial, and state/federal facilities. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

• 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 and Revit is required; proficiency with Revit is strongly preferred.

• Prepare layouts; provide input for design proposals and drawings; 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, engineering 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 processes.
• 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.
• Coordinate with architectural, mechanical, and electrical design disciplines.
• Represent the firm professionally to enhance client confidence and foster future work or referrals; follow office and design procedures.

• Ensure that work is completed on time and within budget.
• Promote opportunities for new work and gather client feedback on performance; build relationships with clients.
• Pursue continued education, training, certifications, and networking opportunities; stay updated on code changes, industry trends, and applicable tools.

• 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 software.
• Be prepared to perform other job-related duties as required within the scope of the position.

• Competitive salary (example range provided in original description: $68,000 – $85,000 per year).
• Comprehensive benefits package, including eligibility for annual bonuses.
• Flexible PTO program and professional development opportunities.