Drafting Engineer
Company: DUO-GARD INDUSTRIES, INC
Location: Canton
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Description:
Job descriptionAre you the type of person who took your toys
apart when you were a kid? Do you look at everyday objects and try
to figure out how it was engineered, built, and installed? Do you
thrive in a fast paced, critical thinking environment? Duo-Gard
Industries, Inc. is looking for you to join our Engineering Team
and help grow our culture. Project Engineer We are a design/build
firm and the leading innovator in custom design-build architectural
glazing systems, structural steel, and structural aluminum. Our
company is growing exponentially and has an immediate opportunity
for a Project Engineer to join our engineering team. Job
Description: This will be full time employment. The qualified
candidate will be designing shelters, structures, canopies,
skylights, vertical glazing, and other architectural glazing and
structural systems including AESS and AISC structure. Candidate
will work with the client, vendors, structural engineers, and
internal resources through all stages of the design process.
Typical tasks will include preparation of submittal packages based
on architectural and structural drawings, thinking outside of the
box, open communication with the project team, and complex problem
solving. Candidate will also work with purchasing, fabrication, and
installers as a project progresses through manufacturing and
installation. Work will be done remotely and in office as needed.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Interact directly with the Project Manager to define the scope
of work, brainstorm and create an efficient design, and provide the
necessary field support through installation. Designs will range
from glazing only to full ground-up structure and will be AISC
compliant.
- Works in coordination with other Project Engineers, Project
Management, Sales & Estimating, Production personnel, and
Installers throughout the life of a project.
- Utilize AutoCAD and SolidWorks to create technical drawings
based on scope of work, contract requirements, and budget.
- Effectively communicate design concept back to customer through
detailed submittal package.
- Provide accurate and thorough shop drawings, production
documents, and installation instructions.
- Generate a complete Bill of Materials.
- Create, maintain, and update standard drawings and details for
new and existing products.
- Provide sales and estimating with support, including sales
drawings, renderings, or other documentation as required.
- Adhere to policies, standards, and procedures for the
engineering and technical work performed in the department.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
- Familiarize proprietary systems, materials, and fabrication
practices. Qualifications:
- B.S. in Engineering or related field. Associates degree may be
considered with extensive experience.
- Dependable, forthright, self-starter, knowledgeable with common
architectural processes and fabrication methods. Must be familiar
with structural steel and aluminum at a minimum.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and
construction specifications.
- Willingness to grow with the company.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D modeling software and AutoCAD 2D
model space/paper space. Revit and SketchUp are desired but not
required.
- Proficiency in Office365, Teams, and Bluebeam Revu.
- Excellent communication skills, internal and external, written
and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail and focus on quality, accuracy, and
consistency.
- Ability to take initiative, performs work independently without
being prompted, and asks for or offers help when needed.
- Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time
efficiently, and work within deadlines. Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 years of related work experience in a design, architectural,
or manufacturing environment. Design/Build experience is a big
plus.
- Understanding of machining, welding, and fabrication
methods.
- Knowledge of building codes and industry testing
standards.
- Experience with design and fabrication of aluminum, steel, and
polycarbonate components. Benefits:
- We offer a competitive benefit package with Health, Dental, and
Life benefits. Benefits also include paid holidays and vacation
days. The cafeteria plan offered includes Short & Long Term
Disability benefits along with a 401(k) Savings and Retirement
plan.
- Training available as required.
- We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are
currently working remotely and will continue to do so, though in
office training will be required with social distancing measures in
place.
Keywords: DUO-GARD INDUSTRIES, INC, Canton , Drafting Engineer, Engineering , Canton, Michigan
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