Technical Designer - engineering

SUMMARY:

 We are currently looking to recruit a Technical Designer in Engineering relating to our Edmundston of Pickering office.

The Technical Designer analyzes and evaluates drawing requests, prepares, and produces the engineering drawings according to the requirements of the customer, the production team, and the building codes. The technical designer will thus gather the related technical information and transmits to the project manager for the production process to start.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate projects to determine the installation site conditions and to comply with applicable codes;
• Calculate and develop drawings of self-supporting structure, concrete base as well as method of attachment for wall signs;
• Perform and save engineering drawings so that:

• The estimation team can establish a manufacturing price;
• The permit team can confirm the information required to obtain the installation permit;
• The production drawing respects the conditions established at the outset;
• The project manager follows the installation methods.

• Coordinate with an external engineering firm as needed;
• Provide ongoing support for other departments including sales, estimation, production design and project managers;
• May be requested to participate and/or coordinate meetings with internal and/or external parties.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• University or college diploma in civil engineering or industrial design or relevant experience;
• Very good knowledge of computer systems and drawing software, such as SolidWorks / AutoCAD / Corel / Excel or other; 
• Ability to communicate in both French and English, writing and verbally in a professional and precise manner;
• Ability to adapt to progress, deal with challenges and find solutions for projects;
• Be versatile and the ability to work in a team environment;
• Excellent ability to read plans / measurements / structures;
• Sense of organization, observation, initiative, and autonomy;
• Have on hand all the documents necessary to work legally in Canada;

We prefer someone with social skills as they will be communicating with their co-workers. Autonomous, adaptability, accuracy, resourcefulness, leadership, and knowledge of the signage industry would be an asset to the candidate.

Pattison ID offers benefits, a competitive salary and is an employment equity compliant employer.