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Structural Designer - Timber & Wood Framing 3D Structural Modeling | Revit / Cadwork | Fabrication & Construction About the Role DC Structures is looking for a Structural Designer to join our design ...

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Structural Designer - Timber & Wood Framing 3D Structural Modeling | Revit / Cadwork | Fabrication & Construction About the Role DC Structures is looking for a Structural Designer to join our design ...

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Structural Designer - Timber & Wood Framing 3D Structural Modeling | Revit / Cadwork | Fabrication & Construction About the Role DC Structures is looking for a Structural Designer to join our design ...

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Structural Designer - Timber & Wood Framing 3D Structural Modeling | Revit / Cadwork | Fabrication & Construction About the Role DC Structures is looking for a Structural Designer to join our design ...

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Structural Designer - Timber & Wood Framing 3D Structural Modeling | Revit / Cadwork | Fabrication & Construction About the Role DC Structures is looking for a Structural Designer to join our design ...

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Structural Designer - Timber & Wood Framing 3D Structural Modeling | Revit / Cadwork | Fabrication & Construction About the Role DC Structures is looking for a Structural Designer to join our design ...

Lead Timber Engineer

Portland, OR

$108K - $143K/yr

... wood stick-built frames, cold formed metal frames, and mass timber frames. * Assist with ... Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management. * Act ...

Lead Timber Engineer

Piedmont, SC

$93K - $123K/yr

... wood stick-built frames, cold formed metal frames, and mass timber frames. * Assist with ... Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management. * Act ...

Lead Timber Engineer

Portland, OR ยท On-site

$108K - $143K/yr

... wood stick-built frames, cold formed metal frames, and mass timber frames. * Assist with ... Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management. * Act ...

NY ยท On-site

Technical communication with timber frame shop on joinery expectations and installation ... We've been designing and crafting custom homes and fine woodworking from our shops in New York and ...

FRAME ONLY - scope of work Heavy Timber Drafter/Detailer Supervisors and the Director of Design ... The BIM Lead has experience designing, drafting, modelling, and creating schedules. Knowledge of ...

... of designers and engineers collaborating on many of the amazing projects we build. In this role ... Perform structural analysis on light wood frame and small mass timber structures, including gravity ...

... pre-designs, customer sketches, architectural drawings, and construction documents) to perform ... Understanding the scope and limitations of timber frame engineering and manufacturing capabilities ...

Junior Engineer

Walpole, NH ยท On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

... designers and engineers collaborating on many of the amazing projects we build. This role will ... Perform structural analysis on light wood frame and small mass timber structures, including gravity ...

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How much do senior timber frame designer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior timber frame designer in the United States is $105,882.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Timber Frame Designer vs Timber Frame Drafter?

AspectSenior Timber Frame DesignerTimber Frame Drafter
CredentialsArchitectural or engineering degree, certifications in timber designDrafting or CAD certification, technical training
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, architectural firms, custom timber companiesDrafting departments, architectural or engineering firms
ResponsibilitiesConceptual design, structural planning, client collaborationCreating detailed drawings, technical documentation

The Senior Timber Frame Designer focuses on conceptual and structural design, working closely with clients and architects. In contrast, the Timber Frame Drafter primarily prepares detailed technical drawings based on designs. Both roles require technical skills, but the designer has a broader scope involving creative and structural input, while the drafter emphasizes precision in documentation.

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Infographic showing various Senior Timber Frame Designer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,882 per year, or $50.9 per hour.

Timber Frame Drafter

Farmington, NY โ€ข On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Create comprehensive 3D models of timber structures using hsbCAD and AutoCAD Architecture.

  • Generate detailed 2D shop drawings and integrate structural steel and hardware details for fabrication.

  • Collaborate with shop and field teams to review joinery details, update models based on measurements or revisions, and ensure models are ready for fabrication and assembly.


Job description

Overview – 

The Timber Frame Draftsman is responsible for the technical detailing and precision 3D modeling of timber structures. This role focuses on translating architectural designs into machine ready fabrication packages, ensuring that every joint and connection is structurally sound and ready for production.

The Drafter works closely with the shop craftspeople and the design team to bring projects from conceptual sketches to the shop floor. This position requires a high level of proficiency in CAD software and an understanding of traditional and modern joinery.


Core Competencies – 

3D Modeling & Shop Drawings:

  • Create comprehensive 3D project models using hsbCAD and AutoCAD Architecture.
  • Generate detailed 2D drawing packages following New Energy Works design standards for use with clients and the shop. 
  • Integrate structural steel and hardware detailing into the timber model and create shop drawings for vendor fabrication. 
  • Utilize 3D laser scan data to ensure models accurately reflect existing site conditions.
  • Maintain organized technical files and drawing revisions.


Fabrication & CNC Coordination:

  • Export and process machine files in K2 CAM software.
  • Collaborate with shop Project Champions to review joinery details and ensure efficient fabrication and assembly.
  • Inspect custom steel components upon delivery to ensure they match the model specifications and fabrication requirements.

 

Field & Shop Support:

  • Assist the shop and field teams by providing technical clarification on joinery or assembly sequences.
  • Update 3D models and drawings based on field measurements or design revisions.

 

Software and Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in 3D modeling and 2D drafting using hsbCAD/AutoCAD Architecture.
  • Clear technical communication skills for collaborating with shop leads and project managers.
  • High attention to detail and precision.
  • K2 CAM Software
  • Excel
  • Outlook


Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 


About us:

This position is full-year, full-time plus with flexible schedule, great benefits including 70% company-paid medical, paid holidays and PTO, a matching 401k plan, dental, and vision. We are a 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) company and when appropriate, we enjoy company-wide profit-sharing.

We actively seek to build an inclusive and diverse workplace where people from all walks of life are welcomed. We are an equal opportunity employer.

New Energy Works operates on the triple bottom line philosophy putting equal emphasis on people, planet, and profit. We’ve been designing and crafting custom homes and fine woodworking across the nation for 30+ years with our 140+ craftspeople, carpenters, designers, dreamers, and community members.

If you think you’re a good fit, please apply today.

Role is generally M-F 7am - 4pm and can vary as business needs shift.