Design Technician II

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Stratus is seeking a Design Technician for the Structural engineering group in Concord, CA. You will create, manage, and coordinate complex BIM/CAD structural models and construction documents, guiding multi-disciplinary coordination and ensuring alignment with calculations and design intent.

You will independently perform advanced modeling, mentor junior designers, and produce constructible, code-compliant documents for building and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or certification in CAD, BIM, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• 2-6 years of experience in CAD/BIM design within building and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience producing structural construction documents and coordinating with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed structural 2D and 3D CAD/BIM models aligned with calculations and specs.
• Lead multi-disciplinary coordination to avoid clashes across structural, architectural, MEP, and civil models.
• Review and oversee structural drawings for accuracy, constructability, and code compliance.
• Collaborate with structural engineers to translate design criteria and calculations into constructible documents.
• Mentor junior designers on drafting standards and BIM/CAD workflows.
• Prepare structural construction documents, schedules, and notes.
• Support shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and design revisions by updating BIM/CAD models.
• Establish and maintain BIM standards including organization and level of development (LOD).
• Assist in analysis, troubleshooting, and process improvements for BIM/CAD workflows.
• Create 3D visualizations and coordination views for constructability reviews.

Skills

CAD/BIM design

Structural drafting

Coordination

Education

Associate’s degree or certification in CAD/BIM

Tools

CAD/BIM software

Job description

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Concord, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1500

Salary Range: $26.00 To $35.00 Hourly

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

Stratus® has recently partnered with E.A. Bonelli, and we're hiring a Design Technician for our Structural engineering group. This role is responsible for creating, managing, and coordinating complex structural design models and construction documentation for building and infrastructure projects. This role leads our structural BIM/CAD efforts, ensures alignment with engineering calculations and design intent, and supports multi-disciplinary coordination. The position requires independent execution of advanced modeling tasks, close collaboration with structural engineers, and mentorship of junior designers to deliver high-quality, code-compliant structural documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed structural 2D and 3D CAD/BIM models (g.Framing plans, foundation plans, sections, details, connection layouts) aligned with engineering calculations and specifications.
• Lead multi-disciplinary coordination, ensuring structural systems integrate with architectural, MEP and civil models without clashes.
• Perform and overseecontrol reviews of structural drawings and models, verifying accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable building codes and project standards.
• Collaborate closely with structural engineers to translate design criteria, load paths, and calculations into accurate constructible documents.
• Mentor junior designers on structural drafting standards, detailing best practices, and BIM/CAD workflows.
• Generate and manage structural construction documents, including general notes, schedules (steel, rebar, concrete), and detailed sections.
• Support development of shop drawing reviews, RFIs and design revisions by incorporating engineering changes into BIM/CAD models and plan sets.
• Establish and maintain structural BIM standards, including model organization, naming conventions, and level of development (LOD).
• Assist in analysis, coordination, troubleshooting and resolving complex software issues, conducting advanced modeling tasks, and identifying process improvements for BIM/CAD workflows.
• Prepare 3D visualizations and coordination views for constructability reviews and client presentations.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s degree or certification in CAD, BIM, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• 2 - 6 years of experience in CAD/BIM design within building and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience producing structural construction documents and coordinating with engineering teams.

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.