Engineering Technician

About the role

Arrow Structural Engineering is seeking a mid-level Engineering Technician whose primary strength is drafting and BIM. This is a hands-on, drawing-focused role for a detail-driven technician who is equally comfortable at the workstation and on site. You will serve as a lead producer of the firm’s construction drawings and Revit models, translating engineers’ markups and calculations into clean, coordinated, permit-ready structural documents. You will also support our team in the field on construction observation and site visits, helping gather the existing-condition information and conveying that to project engineers. The role is roughly 70% CAD and BIM production and 30% field work.

Responsibilities

CAD & Document Production

• Produce the majority of the firm’s structural construction drawings in AutoCAD and Revit, from engineer redlines, sketches, and calculations.
• Develop and maintain 3D BIM models (Revit) and coordinate structural elements with architectural and MEP backgrounds.
• Create plans, sections, details, and schedules that meet Arrow’s drafting standards and applicable building codes.
• Manage sheet setup, title blocks, layers, and drawing organization to keep document sets consistent and clean.
• Incorporate revisions, addenda, and RFI responses accurately and on schedule throughout design and construction administration.
• Maintain organized project files, drawing archives, and CAD/Revit standards and templates.

Field Work — Construction Observation & Conditional Assessment

• Visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe structural work as it goes in — steel, reinforcing, framing, and foundations — checking it against the structural and architectural drawings.
• Measure and document existing framing, foundations, and structural elements using tape, laser measures, and photos.
• Prepare clear field notes, photos, and site inspection reports that translate directly into as-built drawings, and keep your supervisor updated with a brief daily summary.
• Represent Arrow professionally on site, communicating with contractors, project managers, owners, and homeowners.
• Follow site safety procedures, and flag any field discrepancies, safety concerns, or unexpected conditions to the responsible engineer promptly.

Team & Coordination

• Work closely with project engineers to keep drawings aligned with the structural design intent.
• Meet production deadlines across multiple concurrent projects in a high-volume practice.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of drafting workflows, templates, and BIM standards.
• Assist in project close out and archiving.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in civil engineering technology, or a bachelor’s degree in architecture/design, engineering, construction management, or a similar field.
• A minimum of three years of related work experience or graduation from an accredited post-secondary program in CAD, drafting technology, design technology, or related field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit (BIM); able to run drawing production independently.
• Technical certificate in drafting, CAD, engineering technology, or equivalent experience.