What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Drafter position at Richard Adams Engineers & Consultants?
ABOUT YOU
Richard Adams Engineers & Consultants (RAE) is a full-service structural engineering firm established in 1993. RAE offers a full-range of professional engineering services, including project planning and feasibility studies, conceptual design, design development, construction document preparation, and construction phase services.
We're looking for a Structural Drafter to join our team of experts onsite in St. Louis (Richmond Heights). Because RAE is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why RAE is an excellent place to build a career.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
We are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. Our best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.
- Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
- 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
- Traditional and Roth 401k
- 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
- 3 weeks of vacation
- 1-week paid volunteer leave each year and 100% charitable match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
- Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
- Tuition reimbursement for associates
A DAY IN THE LIFE
- Work collaboratively with team members and other design disciplines to create 3D design models and 2D drawings
- Effectively coordinate with architectural drawings and follow engineering instruction, industry guidelines, and RAE standards
- Produce preliminary foundation and framing plans with verbal, written or detailed redlines
- Assemble structural drawings using details and charts selected by Project Engineer
- Clearly annotate, dimension, and detail 2D production drawings
- Assist the structural engineering project lead with the management of the BIM workflow
- Monitor work progress, anticipate changes or issues, and inform appropriate team members
- Visit job sites with team members to take field measurements, document existing structural framing, site observation and/or drawing coordination, as required
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of building design experience utilizing Revit required. AutoCAD a plus.
- Working experience or degree in related discipline (Design/Drafting, Computer Aided Design/Drafting, BIM technician, Civil Engineering, etc.)
- Working understanding within Revit of the creation and use of families, symbols, detail components, line styles, parameters, view templates, and filters
- Detail-oriented mindset with an understanding of the importance of clear, concise, and consistent model creation and drawing documentation
- Reliably deliver excellent construction documents using verbal or written descriptions, with detailed instruction or redlines
- This is an in-office position
MAKE YOUR MOVE
RAE is proud to be a growing firm with over 25 years of experience. Integrity is the foundation for everything we do. We are admired and respected by our associates and clients alike for our commitment to honesty, trust, and transparency. We do the right thing — even when no one is watching. We connect with customers, contractors, architects, other design professionals, and each other to drive success. Relationships deliver results because we can’t do our jobs without each other. If you are someone who wants to be part of a team committed to excellence and driving results, we look forward to meeting you.
RAE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies or individual recruiters without prior approval from the Talent Acquisition team. Any unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, become RAE property, and no fees will be paid for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any candidate information submitted will be considered as a referral to RAE without a fee. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement with RAE as well as written approval to submit candidates from the RAE TA Manager for the specific position before submitting candidates.
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER
EOE, including disability/vets
Salary : $5,000 - $28,000