Office Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Design residential wood-framed structures according to USA and UK building standards.

• Perform structural analysis and calculations for residential projects.

• Design and detail:

  • Foundations

  • Footings

  • Slabs

  • Beams

  • Headers

  • Columns

  • Floor Framing

  • Roof Framing

  • Wall Framing

  • Shear Walls

  • Braced Wall Panels

  • Roof Trusses

  • Deck Structures

  • Porch Structures

• Prepare complete permit-ready structural drawing sets.

• Create structural calculation reports for permit submission.

• Review architectural drawings and coordinate structural design accordingly.

• Design structural systems for:

  • New Residential Buildings

  • Home Additions

  • ADUs

  • Basement Conversions

  • Garage Conversions

  • Decks & Patios

• Coordinate with architectural designers during project development.

• Revise drawings based on city comments or plan reviewer comments.

• Ensure all drawings comply with applicable building codes.

• Deliver projects within deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

• Minimum 2–3 years of professional experience.

• Experience with USA and/or UK residential projects.

• Strong understanding of residential wood framing.

• Ability to independently complete structural design from architectural plans.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Good English communication skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Reliable internet connection and computer.

The candidate must have strong experience in:

• Residential Wood Framing Design

• Structural Analysis

• Structural Engineering Calculations

• Foundation Design

• Gravity Load Analysis

• Wind Load Design

• Snow Load Design

• Seismic Design

• Lateral Load Analysis

• Beam Design

• Header Design

• Joist Design

• Rafter Design

• Truss Layout Review

• Column Design

• Shear Wall Design

• Connection Detailing

• Structural Detailing

• Construction Documents

• Permit Drawing Preparation

• Engineering Coordination

Required Knowledge:

The candidate should have practical knowledge of:

USA Codes

• International Building Code (IBC)

• International Residential Code (IRC)

• ASCE 7

• AWC NDS (National Design Specification for Wood Construction)

• ACI 318 (Concrete)

• AISC Steel Manual (Basic Knowledge)

• Local State Building Codes

UK Codes

• Eurocode 0

• Eurocode 1

• Eurocode 5 (Timber Structures)

• Eurocode 2 (Concrete)

• Eurocode 3 (Steel)

• UK Building Regulations

• Approved Documents

Software Requirements:

The candidate should be proficient in one or more of the following:

Drafting

• AutoCAD

• Revit

Structural Design

• RISA-3D

• RISA Foundation

• ForteWEB

• WoodWorks

• Simpson Strong-Tie Software

• Tekla Structural Designer

• ETABS

• SAP2000

• STAAD.Pro

Calculations

• Microsoft Excel

• MathCAD (Preferred)

PDF & Documentation

• Bluebeam Revu

• Adobe Acrobat

Required Deliverables:

The engineer should be able to prepare the following:

• Structural Permit Drawings

• Structural Calculation Package

• Foundation Plan

• Footing Plan

• Framing Plan

• Roof Framing Plan

• Floor Framing Plan

• Beam Schedule

• Header Schedule

• Column Schedule

• Structural Notes

• General Notes

• Connection Details

• Typical Sections

• Structural Details

• Structural Specifications

• Engineering Reports