Senior Designer

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

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