Structural Technician

LVI Associates; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Mentoring and development

Job summary

LVI Associates in Chicago is seeking a Structural Technician to join our growing office. You will develop structural drawings and BIM models, supporting engineers and designers throughout project delivery on a variety of building types.

Collaborative environment, exposure to field surveys, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams. Hybrid working arrangement and mentoring to advance technical modelling expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Structural Technician or similar role.
• Strong proficiency with Revit.
• Experience producing structural drawings for building projects.
• Understanding of structural systems and building construction.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary design teams.
• Desire to continuously develop technical and modelling expertise.

Responsibilities

• Produce structural construction documents and detailed drawings.
• Develop and maintain BIM models using Revit.
• Coordinate structural designs with architectural and MEP disciplines.
• Extract and interpret information from multidisciplinary models.
• Assist engineers with project delivery and technical coordination.
• Participate in field surveys and site visits.
• Review shop drawings and construction documentation.
• Apply company drafting and BIM standards across projects.
• Identify coordination issues and assist in resolving constructability challenges.
• Support projects from concept design through construction administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate Degree in Drafting or Eng. Technology

Tools

Revit

Job description

A nationally recognised structural engineering consultancy is looking to add a Structural Technician to its growing Chicago office.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected building structures firm with a strong presence across the Midwest and a portfolio that spans commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, residential, higher education, healthcare and renovation projects across the United States.

The team operates in a collaborative environment where technicians work closely with engineers throughout the design and delivery process. From day one, you'll gain exposure to project coordination, site visits, building modelling and drawing production while contributing to complex and architecturally significant projects.

Structural Technician

Chicago, Illinois | Hybrid Working

You will be responsible for developing structural drawings and BIM models while supporting engineers and designers throughout project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Produce structural construction documents and detailed drawings
• Develop and maintain BIM models using Revit
• Coordinate structural designs with architectural and MEP disciplines
• Extract and interpret information from multidisciplinary models
• Assist engineers with project delivery and technical coordination
• Participate in field surveys and site visits
• Review shop drawings and construction documentation
• Apply company drafting and BIM standards across projects
• Identify coordination issues and assist in resolving constructability challenges
• Support projects from concept design through construction administration

Requirements

• Experience as a Structural Technician, BIM Technician, CAD Technician or Structural Drafter
• Strong proficiency with Revit
• Experience producing structural drawings for building projects
• Understanding of structural systems and building construction
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary design teams
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Associate Degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology or a related field is advantageous but not required
• Desire to continuously develop technical and modelling expertise

What's on Offer

• Work with a well-established and highly regarded structural engineering team
• Exposure to a wide variety of project types and structural systems
• Hands-on involvement throughout the project lifecycle
• Strong mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative culture that values teamwork and knowledge sharing
• Hybrid working environment
• Long-term career growth within an expanding consultancy
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced technical leaders on high-profile projects

This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that values technical excellence, invests in its people, and offers a clear path for long-term career progression.