oWOW · 10 hours ago
Structural Innovation Engineer @ oWOW
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yroWOW is on a mission to accelerate housing abundance and unlock human potential by designing and building affordable housing. The R&D Structural Innovation Engineer will focus on creating prefabricated lateral structural systems for mass timber projects, aiming to optimize construction timelines and reduce costs.
Building MaterialReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop code-compliant prefabricated lateral systems for Type IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C buildings
Optimize performance for structural (drift, DCR, SDL) and fireproofing application (offsite)
Deliver final shop drawings, BOMs, and fabrication packages ready for OEM partners
Secure MSAs with fabricators, installers, and fireproofing subcontractors
Create and track installation schedules on pilot projects to validate '1 floor/day' lateral installation targets
Engineer gravity system connectors and misc metals to reduce material costs and simplify onsite assembly
Achieve targeted cost reductions for HMT system via connector/misc metal optimization
Analyze and reduce SDL for floors and roof level with validation by structural engineer
Build a dead load library for each area type
Secure hard bids from suppliers/installers that meet cost-reduction goals
Qualification
Required
Professional or academic background in Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related field
Experience with prefabrication, hybrid mass timber systems, or structural steel/timber connections
Knowledge of structural analysis, lateral systems, and fireproofing applications
Strong project management skills with ability to own outcomes and deliver measurable results
Effective professional communication skills in English
Preferred
Experience with design-to-fabrication workflows and BOM/shop drawing production
Hands-on experience with structural mockups, testing, and installation tracking
Track record of achieving cost savings through structural optimization and supplier negotiations
Benefits
401K (no employer match)
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Dog-friendly office
Free lunch 4 days a week
Company
oWOW
Trying to solve the housing crisis and destroy loneliness
Founded in 2017
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Danny Haber
Co-Founder, CEO
Alon Gutman
Co-Founder
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