EWP Designer
Location: Calgary, AB
Employment Type: Full-time
Company Overview:
Join our dynamic team at Remuda, a trusted name in the prairies, known for exceptional post-frame buildings, unique designs, and a wide range of building materials. We take pride in offering competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, a vibrant work environment, and fostering an outstanding internal company culture. If you’re ready to be a part of a growing enterprise, we encourage you to apply.
Summary:
Remuda is looking for a full-time EWP Designer to join our team. Reporting directly to the Design & Estimating Manager, the EWP Designer is a highly valued member of the team. The EWP Designer is an essential role in the life cycle of projects undertaken by Remuda, as it establishes the resources, methods, and general framework to be employed by the project team. The successful candidate will have enthusiasm for challenging and unique projects, a passion for visionary design, and broad knowledge of materials, processes, and construction methods.
What You’ll Do
As a EWP Designer you will:
- Create designs from concept through to design development
- Prepare shop drawings, layouts and construction specifications based on client documents
- Prepare revisions to existing designs as required
- Resolve complex technical design issues
- Work independently and as part of the team liaising with client, contractors, engineers, and sales staff
- Prioritize and manage tasks to support scheduled deadlines for quotes and projects
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned
Who You Are
- Organized and effective time management
- Task oriented with high attention to detail
- Strong communicator, active listener and able to take direction from senior staff when dealing with high work volumes in a detailed and accurate manner
- Team member, able to share equally in the exchange of ideas
- Creative in finding different design solutions
Applicants that meet the following qualifications are encouraged to apply
- Proficient knowledge of EWP Software, such as Mitek Sapphire, Weyerhaeuser Javelin, Simpson Strong Tie CS EWP, etc.
- Diploma/Certificate in CAD, Architectural or Engineering Design Technology, Construction Technology, or related program of study is an asset
- 2 years of relevant design experience in the wood construction industry
- Able to use Microsoft Office
- Able to work 8 hours a day M-F
- Have Reliable Vehicle
- Extended Health Benefits after probation