Structural Designer

The A Career; Job (KY); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid extra hours

Competitive USD payment

International experience

100% remote

Full-time position

Job summary

Thea Career Inc. is seeking a talented Structural Designer to join our engineering team in the United States.

You will prepare precise calculations, load paths, and construction drawings for residential and commercial building projects, focusing on wood-frame assemblies and reinforced concrete elements. Ideal candidates have a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, 2–5+ years of design experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit, plus structural analysis software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 2 to 5+ years of structural design experience with wood and concrete.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and structural analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural calculations for gravity, lateral, foundation, and retaining systems.
• Design wood-frame assemblies and reinforced concrete elements.
• Develop detailed structural plans, sections, and framing details using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Coordinate designs with architects and engineers to ensure constructability.
• Ensure compliance with IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, and NDS.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem-solving

Clear communication

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Enercalc

RISA

WoodWorks

RAM

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Structural Designer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing precise engineering calculations, load path layouts, and construction drawings for various residential and commercial building projects. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in wood-frame assemblies and reinforced concrete elements, ensuring all projects are structurally sound, economical, and fully compliant with building codes

Requirements

Desirable knowledge & skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience: 2 to 5+ years of structural design experience with a proven track record in wood and concrete.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and structural analysis software (e.g., Enercalc, RISA, WoodWorks, or RAM).
• Licensing: EIT preferred; SE/PE track is a plus.
• Traits: Strong attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and clear communication skills.

Soft Skills Required:

• Professionalism: Professional attitude and ethical behavior.
• Communication: Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactiveness.
• Multitasking skills: Comfortable with quickly switching gears and focus, moving from different tasks seamlessly.
• Analytical skills: Ability to use a solid analytical approach to solve complex issues.

  Main Responsibilities:

  • Perform structural calculations for gravity, lateral, foundation, and retaining systems.
  • Design wood-frame assemblies (shear walls, joists, beams) and reinforced concrete elements (foundations, slabs, columns).
  • Develop detailed structural plans, sections, and framing details using AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Coordinate designs with architects, engineers, and project leads to ensure constructability.
  • Ensure strict compliance with building codes including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, and NDS.

  Benefits:

  • Paid extra hours.
  • USD competitive payment.
  • International experience.
  • 100% remote
  • Full-time position