HRE

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Civil Engineer – Structural Design and Drafting

Position Summary

Himalayan Ridge Engineering (HRE) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Civil Engineer to prepare structural designs and technical drawings and to collaborate with project teams on engineering initiatives for our North American clients. This is an entry-level opening: no prior industry experience is required.

Position Details

Position Title	Civil Engineer – Structural Design and Drafting
Department	Structural Engineering / Design & Drafting
Employment Type	Full-time
Offered Salary	Npr. 40,000 per Month
Number of Vacancies	[1 position]

 

Qualifications & Expected Knowledge

Education & Experience

●        Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

●        No prior industry experience required — this is an entry-level (fresher) position.

(Preference will be given to those with Structural-related electives and projects)

Technical Skills

●        Comprehensive understanding of building structural design principles.

●        Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Autodesk Revit (Structure), AutoCAD, RISA 3D, Mathcad, and Bluebeam, or a demonstrated ability to learn these tools quickly.

●        Fundamental Knowledge of Building codes.

●        Exceptional attention to detail with strong written and verbal English communication skills.

●        Problem-solving orientation and a collaborative work ethic.

Preferred / Added Advantage

●        Final-year project or coursework involving structural analysis software (e.g., ETABS, SAP2000, RISA) or Revit structural modeling.

●        Exposure to North American structural design and drafting conventions.

●        Prior internship or academic exposure to wood-frame, steel, or reinforced-concrete design.

●        Familiarity with applicable structural and building codes — ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, and IBC

Core Competencies

●        Fast learner, comfortable picking up new software and workflows.

●        Detail-oriented approach to calculations and drawings.

●        Strong collaborative abilities and reliability in a team setting.

●        Accountability for assigned deliverables and schedules.

Duties & Responsibilities

●        Perform structural analysis and design of gravity and lateral systems — foundations, framing members, and connections — under the direction of a supervising engineer.

●        Prepare and document structural design calculations in RISA 3D, Mathcad, and Excel, recording design assumptions, load paths, and code references.

●        Develop structural Revit models and drawings covering foundations, framing, sections, and details.

●        Translate design output into structural drawings, working from the supervising engineer's annotations and client specifications.

●        Adhere to HRE's Revit templates, drafting standards, and established workflows.

●        Build structural design and Revit competency — analysis, member sizing, detailing, and modeling — through project experience and ongoing professional development.

●        Coordinate with supervising engineers and colleagues on drafting and design requirements.

●        Verify that designs, drawings, and calculations adhere to applicable codes (ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, IBC), client requirements, and HRE quality benchmarks.

●        Track technical progress, efficiency, and schedule performance on assigned tasks.

●        Uphold HRE's professional standards and values in all client-facing and internal work.

Software & Tools

●        Required: Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD.

●        Preferred: Autodesk Revit (Structure), RISA 3D, Mathcad, Bluebeam Revu.

●        Supporting: Microsoft Office and cloud-based file management platforms.