Trachte Building Systems · 3 hours ago
Sr. Design Engineer
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expTrachte Building Systems is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer to support their growing demand for storage-related projects. The role involves preparing structural drawings, collaborating with various teams, and providing field support during construction.
Building MaterialConstructionManufacturingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Prepare structural drawings and calculation packages for typical MakoRabco projects under the supervision of Sr. licensed Engineer, with the expectation of progressing toward independent work
Communicate effectively with internal and external team members, including field personnel; attend project meetings with design teams
Review and redline structural drawings prepared by the BIM and drafting team
Assist estimators during the bidding process and support BIM designers during modeling and drafting
Provide field support during construction, including interpreting structural drawings and specifications, creating engineered sketches, and offering solutions as needed. Occasional site visits may be required
Continuously develop knowledge of cold-formed steel and other engineering topics
Maintain and improve engineering tools, templates, and programs
Qualification
Required
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
Minimum of 3 years of engineering design experience (all experience levels are welcome to apply)
Prior knowledge or experience with cold-formed steel framing
Strong familiarity with cold-formed steel, structural steel, concrete, and masonry
Familiarity with IBC, ASCE, and AISI codes; ability to determine load paths and calculate vertical and lateral loads
Proficiency in design software such as CFS, Enercalc, MathCAD, Revit, AutoCAD, and others
Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and other trade drawings and specifications
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
Strong problem-solving skills, independent judgment, and ability to prioritize tasks and resolve conflicts
Preferred
Local to office location (relocation assistance available)
Experience with cold-formed steel design
Experience with PEMB projects is a plus
Benefits
Relocation assistance available
Company
Trachte Building Systems
Trachte Building Systems is a manufacturing company that specializes in designing and developing steel self-storage systems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brad Relford
President & CEO
Jenny Kabat
Chief Financial Officer
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