About this role
Responsibilities
- Design and prepare detailed electronic working plans, charts and/or scale drawings for railings and architectural projects from observation, measurements, sketches and specifications.
- Produce detailed drawings and specifications using dedicated computer software to produce design specifications, including parts lists and cost information.
- Work closely with both the Project Manager and Fabrication Manager to select cost effect materials and construction techniques.
- Creating custom railing designs from Elevation sketches and incorporate custom railing drawings into tool palettes.
- Make basic computations to determine layout of charts, strength of materials and requirements for structural design.
- Organize and maintain a design and digital file database for each project.
- Provide technical guidance and direction to staff in the interpretation and implementation of specifications and requirements and the procurement and use of design files.
- Prepare electronic layouts, charts, detailed scale drawings, and material and equipment requirements from sketches, specifications, and standard layouts provided.
- Revise computer-aided designs and plans to comply with modified specifications made during actual construction.
- Interface with departmental personnel to obtain details of equipment and materials requirements.
- Brainstorm as part of a team or developing design concepts using computer-aided design, and other traditional design tools.
- Review plans and writing technical reports to meet project specifications.
- Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets.
- Employ problem-solving strategies and find solutions to product design issues.
- Successfully carry out assignments on project design teams.
- Facilitate and ensure the quality of design, drawings and graphic work produced within the team.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications (Knowledge & Skills)
- Experience: 5+ years of design experience in the architectural or structural steel industry, or a related field is preferred.
- Education: A post-secondary degree or diploma in Architecture, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is considered an asset.
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office (excel, word, etc.)
- Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
- Excellent organization and project management skills, including the ability to multitask in a fast-paced product development environment.
- Time management skills, ability to multi-task, and have excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment with a minimum of supervision.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with an annual pay increase
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match on 6%
- Paid time off, including holidays and vacation.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for long-term wealth building.
- Annual Performance Bonus Program
- Employee Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- HSA Contributions
- EAP Program
- Referral Bonus