Anax Engineering Inc. is a private structural design firm serving US market. We are proud to offer customized approach to finding structural solutions for our clients' individual needs. Our focus is on structural design of buildings, including new construction and repairs / adaptive reuse of existing buildings and building elements. Our portfolio includes multi-story residential buildings, commercial / retail buildings, industrial objects, medical buildings, schools, hotels, warehouses, adaptive reuse of buildings, excavation/earth retention design, retail build-outs and numerous miscellaneous structures.
Our engineers are licensed in multiple states and are registered with NCEES for easy comity licensing in other states, as needed.
Vladimir Kovacevic, PE, SE
Vladimir began his undergraduate studies in 1996 at the University of Banja Luka in the field of Structural Engineering. He transferred to the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in Chicago and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Structural Engineering. He graduated from IIT with High Honors and started practicing structural engineering with local firms.
After working in the field for a couple of years, Vladimir was accepted into the prestigious Graduate Program in Civil Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB). He was awarded a full scholarship via department grant and was appointed to serve as a teaching assistant for the duration of his graduate studies. He spent three semesters at UCB assisting in teaching Design of Timber Structures and Advanced Structural Analysis undergraduate courses. Vladimir participated in research related to rocking motion of shear walls, effects of higher modes of vibration on structural response of tall buildings and effectiveness of lead-plug bearings in seismic isolation of slender buildings with long fundamental period of vibration. He was awarded Master of Science in Engineering degree upon completion of his studies at the University of California, Berkeley.
Vladimir continued to practice structural engineering in the Chicago area and obtained engineering licenses in multiple states. He has accumulated extensive experience in all aspects of structural engineering while working on numerous projects throughout the country and has a well established reputation in the field of structural engineering. He founded Anax Engineering, Inc. with a mission to provide cost-effective services and customized approach to finding structural solutions for clients' individual needs. His dedication to serving clients propelled Anax Engineering, Inc. to successful growth and large project portfolio.
He spends most of his free time with his wife and two daughters and likes to travel, go scuba diving and snowboarding.
Education:
Master of Science in Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL.
Open Positions
Experienced Structural AutoCAD Drafter
We are looking for a person who is experienced with drafting and detailing of structures using AutoCAD. You would be responsible for producing structural drawings consisting of framing and foundation plans, sections and details under direction of a structural engineer. Knowledge of Revit is a plus.
- Prepare structural plans, sections and details using AutoCAD as directed by structural engineers
- Coordinate work with clients (usually architects) via emails and phone
- Revise structural drawings per client / management input
- Follow general office rules and drafting standards
- Perform site visits occasionally (and locally) to obtain measurements
Qualifications:
- Must be proficient with AutoCAD 2022 and later. You will be asked to demonstrate high level of proficiency during the interview.
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience within structural or architectural drafting positions in the US market. We will only consider candidates who have experience in drafting structural or architectural building plans and details.
- Must be a team player who can work on several project in parallel, communicate clearly, follow directions, learn new skills and provide quality work.
- Must be a self-starter and be able to jump right in and produce drawings.
- Must be local – no telecommuting.