Structural Designer
Location: Irvine, CA
(Open to fully remote candidates)
Pay Range:$26.44 $33.65 per hour, with flexibility depending on experience
You dont need to meet 100% of the job requirements to apply. If you hit around 6070% and youre confident you can learn the rest, lets talk. If this isnt the right opportunity for you, please still apply, as I work with many engineering firms where your background may be a great fit.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Structural Designer to join a growing engineering team supporting multifamily, residential, and commercial building projects. In this role, you will help develop and coordinate structural construction documents from concept through completion while collaborating with engineers, architects, and other design professionals. The ideal candidate brings strong structural drafting experience and is comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop detailed structural drawings for residential, multifamily, and commercial projects
Coordinate with architects, engineers, and project team members to ensure structural systems are integrated into overall building designs
Prepare and review construction documents and perform quality control reviews
Utilize AutoCAD and/or Revit to create structural construction documents
Produce framing plans, shear wall plans, details, and complete structural drawing packages
Develop accurate construction documents based on verbal and written direction from engineers
Review drawings for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project standards
Manage multiple project assignments while meeting schedules and quality expectations
Apply problem-solving skills to improve design efficiency and document quality
Work independently while collaborating with engineering and design teams
Qualifications
Associate degree in Drafting, Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 4 years of structural drafting experience, with 5+ years preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience with structural wood framing and shear wall drafting
Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit
Ability to manage projects with limited supervision
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with commercial building projects
Experience with foundation design and drafting
Experience with elevated slab systems
Ability to coordinate across disciplines and proactively resolve design conflicts
Strong understanding of structural building systems and construction methods
Additional Details
Opportunity to work on multifamily, residential, and commercial building projects
Open to fully remote candidates
Strong emphasis on wood framing and shear wall design experience
Collaborative environment with opportunities to work closely with engineers, architects, and design professionals
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or send your resume to sgwinner@selectek.net to discuss this opportunity in greater detail, or you can call me at 678-802-6621.