Technical Designer

Job Description

As a Technical Designer at Doka Canada, you will produce AutoCAD / Revit drawings and material lists that represent the proper use of Doka concrete forming equipment for customers. You will provide technical assistance to the sales department from the preliminary stage of a project to its completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create Drawings: Work with the sales team to create AutoCAD / Revit drawings during the proposal stage and finalize working drawings for site use, utilizing Doka forming systems.
• Provide Material Lists: Generate material lists for quotations and shipments to the site.
• Ensure Proper Use of Equipment: Ensure drawings indicate the proper use of Doka forming equipment and represent safe, economical, and efficient designs.
• Conduct Analysis and Design Calculations: Provide analysis and design/price calculations as required, based on your level of experience and education.
• Ensure Compliance with Inventory and Guidelines: Ensure designs are based on available inventory and conform to contractual guidelines.
• Mentorship: Act as a mentor for a Junior Technical Designer assigned, providing guidance and support as needed.

Other Responsibilities:

• Participate in Job Site Visits: Proactively identify and address implementation issues during site visits, demonstrating your commitment to project success and customer satisfaction.
• Support Company Initiatives: Engage in company committees and teams to contribute your expertise and insights, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in engineering (civil, construction, structural) and/or equivalent technical school education.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in concrete forming, shoring applications and design.

• Excellent communication skills in English

• Experienced in AutoCAD (mandatory) and project computer applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience in Revit as an asset.
• Qualitative abilities including strong analytical skills, technical proficiency and effective problem solving skills.
• Organized team player able to work in a deadline driven, fast-paced and multi-cultural environment. 

Additional Information

Characteristics for success:

• Passionate to Win: Demonstrate commitment and willingness to go the extra mile to contribute to the success of Doka and yourself.
• Collaborate as a Team: Clearly define responsibilities and ensure effective personal discussions to address grievances.
• Trust and Respect: Actively seek to understand others, especially in conflict situations, valuing diversity as a treasure.
• Understand Partners' Needs: Communicate the link between your actions and the added value for partners, regularly seeking critical feedback for improvement.
• Learn from Success and Failure: Contribute ideas openly and learn from both successes and failures, making them visible for collective learning.
• Make it Happen: Address issues directly and constructively, seeking solutions for every complaint.
• Act as Entrepreneurs: Make decisions considering the common interest of the company, placing it above individual or team motives.
• Being a Role Model: Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Doka's guiding principles, correcting deviations from cultural values and objectives across all hierarchy levels.

Doka is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact [email protected]. All accommodation requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable accessibility legislation.