Residential Structural Designer (Drafter)

Our client, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is the nation's number one engineering and inspections firm, touching 1 in every 7 new homes, and operating in over 28 states. Committed to innovation and excellence, their services help to build better quality homes, more quickly, at lower cost, and with less risk. They unite extensive expertise in multiple disciplines involved in residential construction into a single brand, offering nationwide coverage with a local touch that reaches into the multi-family, multi-use, commercial, and pre-existing residential sectors as well.

Position Overview

The Company is looking for a full-time Residential Structural Designer to add to their team. They are looking for an ambitious candidate that is fluent in AutoCAD and has the ability to produce structural designs and details for residential buildings under tight time constraints. This person is preferred to have previously designed buildings with steel, wood and concrete. Additional experience working with mechanicals and HVAC considered a plus. They need to be very reliable, hardworking, and self-starter that enjoys a challenge. You would be joining an energetic team environment in our growing Houston office with potential for development and growth.

Requirements

• Excellent AutoCAD skills
• 2-6 years residential home design experience in the building industry
• Experienced in wood-framed construction
• Familiarity in building codes a plus
• Understanding of building envelope requirements
• Strong writing/grammar skills
• Able to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with Architects, Builders, and Owners
• Strong organization and time management skills which includes the ability to multi-task and run multiple projects concurrently
• willingness to work longer days and weekends as required – overtime eligible.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Position is full-time in office, not remote.

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. They are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants at this time.