Senior Designer

• 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.

• 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.

• 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
• HSA Contributions

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