Architectural Designer - Porter Corp

Responsibilities

• Input of SIP panels for design layouts conforming to current Porter SIPs design practices and standards
• Design wall, roof and floors ensuring both structural and non-structural elements are accurate, optimized and conforms to standards
• Prepare preliminary engineering drawings, submittal drawings and/or repair details and follow-up to ensure complete when necessary
• Work with engineers on structural designs and layouts
• Prepare production drawings in CAD to support and aid manufacturing
• Create Bills of Materials (BOM) for the products specified and entering data into a database program
• Prepare installation drawings in CAD for job-site
• Generate and provide accurate pricing for estimating purposes using PDF quoting tools
• Aid in training of new employees when required
• Aid in individual skills development and team development when required
• Perform other duties as assigned

• General knowledge of construction industry and construction site management
• Knowledge of structural insulated panels is a plus
• Knowledge of structural loading and load tables
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural blueprints
• Ability to calculate tributary loads and load transfer though a building
• Ability to operate a computer and Dietrich design software; training is provided
• Previous experience with a modeling software such as Google Sketchup or Revit
• Ability to operate Microsoft Excel, Word and other MS applications skillfully
• Knowledge of CAD and drawing standards
• Good written and oral communication skills are required
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Attention to details and memory of these details
• Ability to be courteous with customers, co-workers and construction personnel at all times
• Good math skills including, but not limited to, architectural units, fractions, geometry and basic trigonometry
• Organized and able to balance workload as needed
• 2 years or more of prior work experience is a plus

Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holiday's, 401 (k), STD and LTD, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Porter Corp., a Play Core company, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.