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Structural Designer

Vancouver, BC
CA$65,000 - CA$95,000/year
Mid Level

Top Benefits

Extended Health Care
Dental and Vision
Life Insurance

About the role

Job Description

About Us

Krech Ojard & Associates, Ltd. (KOA) is a growing engineering firm committed to delivering exceptional solutions to our clients. With a focus on fostering client relationships and providing top-tier engineering services, we take pride in our commitment to excellence.

Position Summary

As a Structural Designer at KOA, you will contribute to the planning and detailing of structural systems for industrial and commercial projects, supporting both new construction and modifications to existing facilities. The successful candidate will utilize their experience and expertise in the field to provide solutions to a diverse clientele that includes multinational industry leaders.

Essential Functions

  • Prepare plans, drawings, models, specifications, quantity take-offs, and other technical documents using computer-aided design (CAD) software
  • Process preliminary design data to be used in various stages of design document preparation
  • Collaborate with Engineers to complete design projects with various levels of complexity
  • Utilize existing CAD and Revit standards in the development of design documents
  • Perform field measurements for validation of existing or as-built conditions
  • Recommend upgrades and revisions to internal procedures and practices
  • Communicate, collaborate, and interact effectively with Krech Ojard staff, individuals from other organizations, and client representatives
  • Perform other related functions as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Technical degree in Drafting or CAD Design, or two years of technical course work focused in Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline
  • Minimum 2 years working with AutoDesk Revit or other CAD software in industries related to design and construction. Additional experience may be substituted for educational requirements
  • Eligible to work in Canada; no specific licensing requirements for this designer role/li>
  • Knowledge and application of the principles and practices of CAD development and creation of drawing packages at various stages of design development

Desired Qualifications

  • General knowledge of equipment and materials used in the construction phase of projects
  • Perform mathematical calculations relative to drafting and design layout of systems and structures
  • Performance of limited inspections of construction work to confirm compliance with design intent

Compensation

  • Depending on the successful candidate’s background and experience, compensation for this position will include an annual base salary in the range of $65,000 – $95,000 CAD per year. Offers for employment take the candidate’s education, experience, technical skill, and expertise into consideration.

Benefits

  • We believe in recognizing and rewarding the contributions of our valued employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Extended Health Care
  • Dental and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation

Join our team at Krech Ojard & Associates and embark on a rewarding journey of professional growth and fulfillment within a dynamic growing company.

Please submit cover letter along with resume

Krech Ojard & Associates, Inc.,
Human Resource Manager
227 W First Street, Suite 500
Duluth, MN 55802.

About Krech Ojard & Associates, Inc.

Engineering Services
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Krech Ojard & Associates Inc. offers Engineering and Consulting Services with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, marine, and railroad design capabilities. Market sector work includes mining, oil and gas, railroad, transportation, industrial manufacturing, power generation, governmental, and commercial facilities. Services include design development from concept to construction including site evaluation, selection and development. Providing integrated project solutions by leveraging technological advances in 3D scanning, modeling, and advanced design tools to deliver projects for clients requiring in-house expertise, including material handling, bulk material processing, transport logistics, railroad design and development, mining and manufacturing, marine facilities development, construction management, owner representation and project scheduling.

Krech Ojard’s main office is based out of Duluth, Minnesota, with regional offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eau Claire and Superior, Wisconsin; with Krech Ojard & Associates, LTD operating in Toronto, Ontario, and Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada.