Outsource structural detailing and drafting — without the offshore tradeoffs
Structural detailing, drafting, and modeling overflow for U.S. engineering firms. We work as an extension of your team — same time zone, native English, AISC literacy by default. Stamping and engineering authority stay with you.
Most U.S. structural engineering firms hit capacity well before they hit demand. The talent pipeline is tight, payroll commitment is risky, and the workload is variable. Outsourcing structural detailing and drafting to a nearshore partner lets you scale capacity without scaling fixed cost — but only if the partner can actually work in your code base, your conventions, and your schedule. That is the work we do.
What you get
Four steps from your scope to clean, fabrication-ready files
Send your scope
Design drawings, EOR markups, firm CAD standards, project specs. Tell us your timeline and which discipline scope you need filled.
Quote in 24-48h
Per-project pricing or dedicated monthly capacity. Real number, named team, fixed delivery date. Engineering authority stays with you.
Production with QC
Senior structural drafter assigned. Internal QC checklist before submittal. Same-day RFIs during your business hours.
Clean handoff to your EOR
Production-grade files delivered to your firm conventions. Two revision rounds included. EOR review, stamping, and authority remain entirely with your team.
What buyers ask before sending us their first project
What does "structural engineering outsourcing" actually include?
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Detailing, drafting, modeling, and CD-set production. Engineering design (loads, member sizing, code analysis) and PE stamping stay with your in-house team. We are a production extension — not a replacement for your engineers of record.
Do you offer PE stamping?
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No. Engineering authority and PE stamping remain with your firm. Our work is production support: detailing, drafting, and modeling against your design intent. This is the cleanest model for U.S. engineering firms because it preserves your professional liability framework.
How does pricing for structural engineering outsourcing work?
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Per-project pricing for defined scopes, or dedicated capacity for ongoing overflow. Most structural drafting and detailing work falls between $40 and $65 per hour equivalent — 50 to 65 percent below in-state U.S. drafters with comparable seniority. We avoid open-ended hourly billing.
Can you work to AISC and AWS code references?
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Yes — that is the work. Our detailers and modelers have spent careers working to AISC 360, AWS D1.1, NISD detailing references, and IBC documentation requirements. These are not learned for your project — they are the language we work in.
How do you handle confidentiality on engineering work?
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Mutual NDA standard before any technical conversation. Project files stay in whatever environment you specify — shared drive, your project portal, or direct file transfer. All IP remains yours by contract. Engineering authority and stamping remain entirely with your firm.
Can we start with one project to validate the relationship?
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That is how every successful engagement starts. Pick a defined scope on a project with some schedule cushion. Run it end to end. Decide on dedicated capacity or expanded scope based on data. No annual commitment required.
What size of engineering firm do you typically work with?
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Mostly mid-size structural engineering firms (5 to 50 staff) and engineering-led design-build contractors. We also support large EOR firms scaling capacity on specific projects without growing payroll. We are not the right partner for solo-engineer practices unless ongoing capacity is the use case.
Send your scope. Get a real quote in 24 to 48 hours.
No commitment, no sales sequence. Tell us about your project and we'll respond with a real number, a real schedule, and a named team.
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