Frame​/shearwall designer

Eric L. Davis Engineering, Inc. (ELD Engineering, Inc.), headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, is an engineering design and building consulting firm with more than fifty team members across four major locations in Texas. The firm provides comprehensive civil and structural consulting services for residential development and facilities nationwide, including healthcare, education, science and technology, sports and entertainment, infrastructure, government, commercial, and industrial projects.

ELD Engineering, Inc. designs all phases of multi-family residential development, such as road construction, stormwater management, utility placement, sanitary sewer systems, and drainage control. The company also prepares commercial civil site plans for shopping centers, churches, independent businesses, and highway projects, including PS&E development, highway drainage, and geometric control. In addition, ELD Engineering, Inc. offers residential foundation engineering, inspection services, and forensic inspections to identify structural issues and support high-quality, safe built environments.

This is a full-time, on-site Frame/Shearwall Designer role located in Forney, TX. The Frame/Shearwall Designer will develop and review structural framing and shearwall layouts for residential and light commercial projects, ensuring compliance with applicable building codes, standards, and company guidelines. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing structural plans and details, performing basic structural analysis for wood and light-frame systems, and coordinating with engineers and project managers to refine designs and resolve technical issues.

The role involves interpreting architectural drawings, identifying load paths, and integrating shearwall systems and framing solutions that meet performance, safety, and constructability requirements. The designer will also assist in preparing documentation for permitting and construction, responding to design-related inquiries from internal teams and external partners, and supporting quality control efforts across multiple projects.

• Structural design and analysis skills focused on framing and shearwall systems, including familiarity with load paths, lateral systems, and basic calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, and translate them into clear, buildable structural plans and details.
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and standards (e.g., IBC, IRC, NDS, ASCE
  7) applicable to wood and light-frame construction.
• Proficiency with CAD or BIM tools commonly used in structural design (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, or similar platforms) and office productivity software.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy in drawings and documentation.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities to work closely with engineers, project managers, and construction professionals in an on-site environment.