Structural Designer 4

About the company

ARCXIS, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is the nation's number one engineering and inspections firm, touching 1 in every 7 new homes, and operating in over 28 states. Committed to innovation and excellence, our services help to build better quality homes, more quickly, at lower cost, and with less risk. Formerly known as DPIS Builder Services, Ei Companies, Post-Tension Solutions, Ensign Building Solutions Home Energy Division, and Building Energy, ARCXIS unites extensive expertise into a single brand, offering nationwide coverage with a local touch. Our portfolio includes ABCO Construction Services, LLC, United Structural Consultants, and iPermit, amplifying our reach into the multi-family, multi-use, commercial, and pre-existing residential sectors. ARCXIS is majority owned by Saw Mill Capital, LLC (Briarcliff Manor, New York). Visit us online at www.arcxis.com.

About the role

The Company is looking for a full-time Structural Designer to add to the team. We are looking for an ambitious candidate that is fluent in AutoCAD and has the ability to produce structural designs and details for residential buildings under tight time constraints. This person is preferred to have previously designed buildings with steel, wood, and concrete. Additional experience working with mechanicals and HVAC considered a plus. They need to be very reliable, hardworking, and self-starter that enjoys a challenge. You would be joining an energetic team environment in our growing Houston office with potential for development and growth.

Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Prepares structural designs and construction documents for assigned projects.
• Identifies design discrepancies and communicates required revisions to the Job Captain, builder, architect, or other project stakeholders.
• Ensures structural designs comply with applicable codes, company standards, and project requirements.
• Performs peer reviews and quality checks of other designers' work when assigned.
• Maintains effective communication with internal departments and external customers throughout the design process.
• Completes assigned projects accurately and within established project schedules.
• Uses QA Checklists to ensure quality plans delivered to the clients.

Gravity Load Analysis

• Calculates dead, live, roof, and snow loads in accordance with ASCE 7 and applicable building codes.
• Determines tributary areas, load paths, and support reactions for beams, joists, columns, and foundations.
• Utilizes Forte Web software to design engineered wood products, including I-joists, LVL beams, and rim boards for gravity loading conditions.
• Interprets design inputs, evaluates span and bearing conditions, and verifies software results using engineering judgment and applicable code requirements.

Lateral Load Analysis

• Calculates wind and seismic loads in accordance with ASCE 7 and local building code requirements.
• Determines shear wall loads, diaphragm forces, overturning forces, and other lateral load path components.

Mentorship & Leadership

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