Why Join PFL Engineering?
Prefab Logic Engineering is part of the broader Prefab Logic family, helping people build more efficiently through production-focused design. We deliver practical, constructability-driven solutions across multifamily, hospitality, retail, and commercial projects nationwide. Our team works at the intersection of engineering and manufacturing, bridging design intent with real-world construction practices to ensure every project is efficient, coordinated, and ready for construction.
We live by our core values:
- Family First – Take care of our people, and they’ll take care of our customers.
- Stay Hungry – Be proactive, commit to growth, and keep moving forward.
- Details Matter – Small details have a big impact—review your work and commit to quality.
- Ownership – Honor commitments, own mistakes, and lead by example.
These values guide every hiring, review, recognition, and leadership decision at PFL Engineering.
About the Role:
As a Structural Designer EIT at PFL Engineering, you’ll start your career in a collaborative environment focused on production efficiency, constructability, and real-world application. You’ll support senior engineers in the design of mechanical systems for multifamily, hospitality, retail, and commercial projects, gaining hands-on experience while learning our production-focused approach to design.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Drafting and BIM Modeling: Develop and update structural drawings and BIM models in Revit, ensuring accuracy, coordination, and adherence to company standards.
- Assist in Detailed Building Design: Support the design and analysis of foundations, framing systems, shear walls, and connections for concrete, steel, and wood structures.
- Support Quality Assurance: Ensure designs meet company standards and comply with industry codes and local requirements.
- Participate in Learning & Development: Engage in continuous learning and contribute to improving our internal standards and documentation.
- Grow with the Team: Work alongside senior engineers and mentors to gain the knowledge and experience needed to advance into higher levels of responsibility.
This position is based in the office at our Nampa, Idaho, location to foster collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth.
Career Progression:
As you grow in this role, you’ll advance through a defined professional path within the engineering discipline:
- Engineering Designer (0–4 years): Support design and documentation under supervision; develop proficiency in Revit, coordination, and mechanical and plumbing calculations.
- Project Engineer (4–10 years): Lead project execution, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff. Professional licensure is typically achieved before or early in this stage.
- Engineer of Record (10+ years): Take ownership of design quality, compliance, and technical leadership for assigned projects. Advancement to this level is based on demonstrated capability, judgment, and readiness to assume greater responsibility.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from an ABET-accredited university.
- Experience: 0 to 2 years of building design experience.
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with Revit and Bluebeam, and structural analysis software (e.g., RISA, ETABS, or similar).
- Code Knowledge: Basic understanding of structural design codes and standards, including the International Building Code (IBC), ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, and NDS.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Building Design: Experience with or interest in building design.
- Applied Engineering: Experience with or exposure to translating design concepts into practical, buildable solutions.
Skills & Abilities:
- Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, emphasizing clarity and directness.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and timelines.
Compensation:
$65,000 to $75,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Salary/Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 per year
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