Structural Engineer

Digital Building Components (DBC) has an exciting opportunity in our Phoenix, AZ office and are looking to fill a role for a Structural Engineer. Digital Building Components offers a unique approach to building faster projects, at a lower cost, and a higher level of quality. This is made possible through digital fabrication: Digital Building’s technology-driven process that transforms computer models and CAD/CAM drawings directly into precise-to-spec building components (BIM-to-Fabrication). 

As a design-builder of structural building systems across the US, DBC is seeking a Structural Engineer who will be part of a team that is responsible for managing the design of our projects. As our current platform is cold-formed steel framing, experience with this system is most desired, but expertise with structural steel and concrete systems is also beneficial. DBC’s Design Team creatively integrates traditional design methodologies with modern technology and factory operations, all without sacrificing architectural design. DBC strongly believes in investing in each individual and that everyone contributes to the success of the company’s mission.   

Responsibilities 

• Assist in prefab feasibility reviews during pursuits 

• Provide estimated framing and connections during pursuits 

• Support Sales team on pursuit calls with AORs, SEORs, and GCs 

• Provide in-house engineering budgets for projects 

• Coordinate structural consultant RFPs 

• Provide panel structural support & joint markups to aid with panelization 

• Review project specifications 

• Represent DBC on design calls with AORs, SEORs, & GCs 

• Lead structural consultants through course of projects 

• Review consulting structural engineer drawings for accuracy and consistency 

• Consolidate consulting structural engineer drawings for efficient fabrication 

• Develop structural details for fabrication that align with DBC capabilities 

• Review panel lifting and weights 

• Review and coordinate with Architectural Panel Shops 

• Provide engineering support to Project Management, Architecture, Modelers, Production, Product Development, QC, and Install 

• Assist Project Management with structural RFIs 

• Perform structural calculations for mockups and prototypes 

• Perform 3-D model framing QC 

• Review framing models and spool sheets 

• Provide calculations and lead testing for panel lifting approaches 

• Support Production with framing questions and fixes 

• Support Install with framing/connection questions and fixes 

Basic Qualifications 

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in teams 

• Urgency for meeting deadlines and getting needs in advance 

• Excellent planning and organization skills 

• Commitment to continuing education, self-development and growth 

• Passion for technology and creating better solutions 

Required Education 

• Bachelor’s in Civil or Structural Engineering 

• Master’s in Structural Engineering is a plus 

Required Experience: 

• At least 4 years of experience 

• Experience with cold-formed steel design 

• Experience with specification reviews 

• Experience with seismic and/or high wind design 

• Professional Engineer (PE) 

• Knowledge of building codes, design & construction standards 

• Shop drawing review, plan review process, and construction administration 

Preferred Experience: 

• Structural Engineer (SE) 

• Familiarity with Revit, Navisworks, and Bluebeam 

• Load bearing and/or exterior by-pass cold-formed steel design 

• Experience with OSHPD/HCAI 

• Design-build experience 

• Panelized/modular design experience 

• Experience with healthcare and/or data center projects