Assistant Structural Engineer

Job Description

Title: Assistant Structural Engineer

Company Name: Betopia Group

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 24 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Banasree)

Salary: --

Experience:

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Group of Companies

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Group of Companies

• Age At least 24 years

Required Skills:

The candidate must have strong experience in:

• Residential Wood Framing Design
• Structural Analysis
• Structural Engineering Calculations
• Foundation Design
• Gravity Load Analysis
• Wind Load Design
• Snow Load Design
• Seismic Design
• Lateral Load Analysis
• Beam Design
• Header Design
• Joist Design
• Rafter Design
• Truss Layout Review
• Column Design
• Shear Wall Design
• Connection Detailing
• Structural Detailing
• Construction Documents
• Permit Drawing Preparation
• Engineering Coordination

Required Knowledge:

The candidate should have practical knowledge of:

USA Codes

• International Building Code (IBC)
• International Residential Code (IRC)
• ASCE 7
• AWC NDS (National Design Specification for Wood Construction)
• ACI 318 (Concrete)
• AISC Steel Manual (Basic Knowledge)
• Local State Building Codes
• UK Codes
• Eurocode 0
• Eurocode 1
• Eurocode 5 (Timber Structures)
• Eurocode 2 (Concrete)
• Eurocode 3 (Steel)
• UK Building Regulations
• Approved Documents

Software Requirements:

The candidate should be proficient in one or more of the following:

• Drafting
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Structural Design
• RISA-3D
• RISA Foundation
• ForteWEB
• WoodWorks
• Simpson Strong-Tie Software
• Tekla Structural Designer
• ETABS
• SAP2000
• STAAD.Pro
• Calculations
• Microsoft Excel
• MathCAD (Preferred)
• PDF & Documentation
• Bluebeam Revu
• Adobe Acrobat

Required Deliverables:

The engineer should be able to prepare the following:

• Structural Permit Drawings
• Structural Calculation Package
• Foundation Plan
• Footing Plan
• Framing Plan
• Roof Framing Plan
• Floor Framing Plan
• Beam Schedule
• Header Schedule
• Column Schedule
• Structural Notes
• General Notes
• Connection Details
• Typical Sections
• Structural Details
• Structural Specifications
• Engineering Reports

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 2–3 years of professional experience.
• Experience with USA and/or UK residential projects.
• Strong understanding of residential wood framing.
• Ability to independently complete structural design from architectural plans.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Reliable internet connection and computer.

Salary & Employment Terms:

• Experience working with US building departments.
• Experience responding to permit review comments.
• Experience coordinating with architects and MEP engineers.
• Experience with stamped engineering drawing preparation.
• Experience working with international clients through Fiverr, Upwork, or other remote platforms.

Job Summary:

We are an international architectural and engineering team providing design services for clients in the USA and the UK. Our projects mainly include residential homes, home additions, ADUs, garages, decks, porches, and remodels. We are looking for an experienced Structural Engineer who can independently design residential wood structures, perform structural calculations, and prepare permit-ready structural drawing sets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design residential wood-framed structures according to USA and UK building standards.

• Perform structural analysis and calculations for residential projects.

• Design and detail:

Foundations

Footings

Slabs

Beams

Headers

Columns

Floor Framing

Roof Framing

Wall Framing

Shear Walls

Braced Wall Panels

Roof Trusses

Deck Structures

Porch Structures

• Prepare complete permit-ready structural drawing sets.

• Create structural calculation reports for permit submission.

• Review architectural drawings and coordinate structural design accordingly.

• Design structural systems for:

New Residential Buildings

Home Additions

ADUs

Basement Conversions

Garage Conversions

Decks & Patios

• Coordinate with architectural designers during project development.

• Revise drawings based on city comments or plan reviewer comments.

• Ensure all drawings comply with applicable building codes.

• Deliver projects within deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

Office Time:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Benefits & Perks:

• Two festival bonuses

• Performance-based incentives

• Profit Sharing Opportunities

• Morning & Evening Snacks provided

• Unlimited Tea & Coffee

• Professional and collaborative work environment