VDC Structural Engineer

3.7a VDC Structural Engineer 

SJW Engineering provides premium engineering services to a wide variety of industries. The VDC Structural engineer is intended to primarily help with building design and documentation. The role is heavily BIM oriented. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in creation of high-fidelity construction drawings and models from the structural perspective. 

Job Description / Tasks 

3-D Modeling 

• Model various structural components utilizing our Revit add-ins and manual methods. 
• Create and update structural 3-d models based on our client demands. 

Detailing 

• Utilize Revit and AutoCAD to create drawings (SD, DD, CD phase drawings). 
• Utilize Autodesk tools to create shop drawings as necessary. 
• Utilize Revit and AutoCAD to create and maintain details library. 

Customer Interaction 

• Maintain models on BIM 360. 
• Share and facilitate transfer of IFC files between customers. 
• Share and facilitate transfer of DWG files as necessary. 
• Participate in customer meetings. 

Field Work 

• Site measurements may be necessary. Site measurements are typically the prevue of the field engineer, but may be delegated depending on workload. 
• Visit with customers at customer sites. 
• Meet with customers and troubleshoot design challenges. 

Necessary Qualifications 

• Revit literacy / competence 
• AutoCAD competence 
• Candidates with previous construction, steel erection, concrete experience will be in a very strong position to earn this position. 

Beneficial Qualifications 

• Strucsoft 
• Enscape 

Experience 

• 0-2 years of experience with Revit, Tekla, or other similar CAD / BIM software 
• Bachelor’s and associates degrees are strongly encouraged but are not necessary for this position. Industry experience is desired.