Structural Designer
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.
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