Structural Technician

Location: Chicago,Illinois,United States

Job Summary: 

The Structural Technician takes specific job-related information and converts it into the format of drawings per the established design and drafting standards.  

The Structural Technician should have a working knowledge of the structural systems they are depicting and should strive to understand the relationship between building components. They should assist the Structural Engineer or Designer they are working with in exposing relational discrepancies in both plans and details. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Drawing production, building modeling, and applying established production standards to assignments

·       Extract relevant information from the model/plans of other disciplines and implement structural requirements associated with that information

·       Field surveys

·       Review shop drawings, as directed

·       Develop working knowledge of analysis and plan production software (Revit/AutoCAD) 

·       Assist with engineering administrative activities

·       Support miscellaneous projects and general administrative tasks

The statements made in the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of people assigned to this job.

Education and Experience:

·       Associate’s Degree in Engineering Drafting or an Engineering related curriculum is encouraged, though not required

·       Appropriate continuing education

·       Must be knowledgable in Revit

This position is Hybrid, working 4 days in office and 1 day remote

The salary range for this position is $52,000-$100,000 annually. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and work location. 

Pierce Engineers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. 

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Employment Visa.