Structural Engineering Technician 2 years

Coffman Engineers Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Structural Revit Technician with 2+ years of experience to support engineers in developing structural models and drawings. You will work from sketches to produce accurate plans, sections, and details while coordinating with architectural models to ensure integrated designs.

Join a team that values precision, collaboration, and timely delivery, with opportunities to work across multiple project teams on diverse projects and disciplines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of structural Revit experience, or equivalent such as a steel detailer learning Revit.
• Solid working knowledge of building structural systems.
• Proficiency in Revit; AutoCAD or Navisworks is a plus.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet budgets and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural Revit models, including grids, levels, columns, beams, floors, sections, and details for construction documents.
• Produce plans, sections, and details from architectural drawings and sketches.
• Coordinate with architectural Revit models to ensure model integration.
• Maintain company Revit templates and BIM/CADD standards.
• Apply knowledge of steel, concrete, wood, and masonry structural systems.
• Analyze sketches and notes to determine drafting approaches.
• Coordinate dimensions and details across drawing sets and update per shop drawings.
• Develop framing plans with input from project engineers.
• Collaborate across multiple project teams to meet deadlines.
• Follow drawing standards, sheet layouts, and project schedules.
• Work under supervision of a lead engineer and seek guidance as needed.
• Answer design questions and follow instructions.

Skills

Revit experience

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Structural modeling

Education

Associate degree in drafting/design

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Structural Engineering Technician (2+ years)

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas. To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented individual with an interest in consulting engineering to join our team as a Structural Engineering Technician with two or more years of experience.

As a Structural Revit Technician, you will support engineers by preparing and managing structural models and drawings using Revit. You will play a key role in the coordination and development of structural documents that support design intent and construction clarity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineers in developing structural Revit models, including grids, levels, columns, beams, floors, sections, and details to create completed construction documents.
• Work from architectural drawings and engineer sketches to produce accurate plans, sections, and details.
• Coordinate with architectural Revit models or CAD backgrounds to ensure model integration.
• Use and maintain company Revit templates, adhering to internal BIM/CADD standards.
• Understand and apply knowledge of building structural systems such as steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
• Analyze sketches, notes, and other input materials to determine effective drafting approaches.
• Coordinate dimensions and details across drawing sets and assist with updating documentation based on shop drawing comments.
• Develop structural framing plans and simple project details with general input from project engineers.
• Work flexibly across multiple project teams to help meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate understanding of drawing standards, sheet layouts, and project schedules.
• Work under the general supervision of a lead engineer, while occasionally seeking guidance from senior BIM technicians or specialists.
• Work assignments, answer design questions, and follow instructions as provided.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in drafting/design or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of structural Revit experience, or equivalent experience such as a steel detailer with the aptitude to quickly learn Revit.
• Solid working knowledge of building structural systems.
• Proficiency in Revit required; experience with AutoCAD or Navisworks is a plus.
• Ability to manage time effectively and contribute to maintaining project budgets and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Additional Information

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun environment with family-friendly policies. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth.

Applying

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.