Tekla Detailer - Mass Timber

Who we are. At Mercer Mass Timber we are exceptional people making mass timber for a more sustainable world. We are North America’s largest Mass Timber Manufacturer, with facilities in Penticton, British Columbia, Spokane Valley, Washington, and Conway, Arkansas with a combined annual production capacity of over 255,000 cubic metres of mass timber. MMT is part of Mercer International, a leading forest products company who is one of the world’s largest market pulp producers and operates the world’s largest sawmill. Mercer has operations in Canada, Germany and the United States.

Position Description

Reporting to the Team Lead, Fabrication Design, you will play a crucial role in the creation of 3D models, shop drawings, lists, and CNC code, ensuring the seamless ordering, fabrication, assembly, shipping, and installation of Mass Timber materials. The Fabrication Designer will primarily use Tekla to develop 3D models and 2D shop drawings. There may be opportunities to utilise other BIM software, such as Revit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute 3D models and 2D shop drawings that are clean, accurate, and concise, meeting the scope, quality, and schedule requirements of each project.
• Produce accurate “Issued For Fabrication” (IFF) lists inclusive of glulam, CLT, hardware (screws, bolts, etc.), and steel connections for manufacturing and procurement purposes.
• Follow established company standard operating procedures and drafting standards to maintain consistency and quality.
• Maintain organised files and folders and ensure that all project data is properly tracked and archived for future reference.
• Review and confirm estimates for task completion hours and provide current status updates to keep all stakeholders informed.
• Identify and communicate potential issues that may impact project quality, cost, or schedule, and actively assist in rectifying them.
• Provide documentation and clarification for scope changes, following the company's change management processes.
• Collaborate with clients and project stakeholders to address issues and challenges, following the direction of the Project Manager to maintain project alignment.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Technical Degree or Diploma (Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technology, Civil Engineering, or similar). Equivalent experience in mass timber design, structural engineering, or construction will also be considered.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in structural steel detailing, specifically utilising Tekla Structures
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering, architectural, and fabrication drawings
• Experience in the delivery of Mass Timber projects is considered an asset.
• Advanced computer skills with specific knowledge of software such as MS Office, Cadwork, Revit, Revu, Procore, or other 3D BIM interfaces.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work effectively in a team in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate, including Google Suite
• Ability to organise, prioritise, and multitask

Salary and Benefits

• The salary for this position is $70,000 - $95,000. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
• Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits, in addition to a Health Care Spending Account and a fitness allowance.
• RRSP - We provide a competitive RRSP contribution plan, with base contributions made by Mercer which can be supplemented with personal contributions matched by the company up to a certain %.