Timber Structures Design Engineer: Wood Frame & Mass Timber

Qualitybuildings; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualitybuildings seeks a Design Engineer specializing in wood frame and mass timber to design, analyze, and evaluate structural components for timber buildings. You will collaborate with engineers and drafters to create efficient designs while adhering to codes and standards.

The role focuses on delivering accurate calculations, developing plans and documents, and supporting field data collection and project proposals under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural/architectural engineering with structural emphasis required.
• FE exam completed or passed.
• Minimum 2 years in a structural engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering calculations and designs for wood frame and mass timber projects.
• Develop structural plans, specs, and construction documents.
• Obtain field measurements and site data as needed.
• Coordinate with internal clients and attend design meetings.
• Ensure work meets budget hours and timelines.

Skills

Design standards

RISA 3D

Handwritten calcs

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team communication

MS Office

AutoCAD/REVIT

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

RISA 3D

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Qualitybuildings seeks a Design Engineer specializing in wood frame and mass timber to design, analyze, and evaluate structural components for timber buildings. You will collaborate with engineers and drafters to create efficient designs while adhering to codes and standards.

The role focuses on delivering accurate calculations, developing plans and documents, and supporting field data collection and project proposals under supervision.