Structural Designer (2)

About the job

Are you looking for a new start with a company that cares about your professional and personal growth? Do you want your job to make an impact? Enrich people’s lives? Do you want to work in an environment where teamwork is valued and where your opinion matters in company decisions. As an employee at PermaTrak, you have a tangible sense of contribution to the growth and success of the company. We embody the core virtue and belief that we understand work is an important part of life and therefore should be dynamic, challenging and fun. PermaTrak is growing and looking for a Structural Designer, who can make a difference in the future of the company. PermaTrak is the world leader in precast concrete boardwalk systems, and we continue to strive to improve the greenway and trail construction industry in North America. A successful Structural Designer thrives with attention to detail while also thinking creatively on how to economize the PermaTrak system to solve client’s challenges.

Structural Designer – Job Description/Duties

• Reports to Director of Engineering
•  Operate according to PermaTrak’s core values
• Participate in engineering workload meetings as required
• Occasional travel
• Use AutoCAD to produce accurate construction drawings and shop drawings
• Use DH CAD (proprietary PermaTrak software) to develop preliminary drawings
  for sales team
• Perform structural calculations for PermaTrak components
• Understand and apply relevant sections of AASHTO, ACI, ASCE and governing
  building codes
• Peer review and check drawings for accuracy
• Develop a high level of understanding for our precast concrete boardwalk
  product and manufacturing practices
  
  Qualifications and Skills
  
  
• Degree in Civil Engineering Technology
• Proficient in AutoCad
• Ability to work on fast-paced projects
• Ability to work within a team, sharing workloads to meet deadlines
• Highly organized, punctual, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple projects
• Ability to understand/read construction drawings from consultants
• Ability to develop full sets of construction and fabrication drawings
• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills
  Able to work under minimal supervision