Precast Concrete Structural Designer

The Structural Design & Quality Manager is responsible for structural design, concrete mix designs, quality control, and drafting. This includes the design, drafting, construction and installation of precast structures and components. He/she will also provide engineering and design input for new and upcoming projects and estimating purposes. Further, he/she will liaise with project managers and clients to promote successful precast solutions. This position reports to the General Manager and will manage Engineering and Quality Control for Northern Alberta’s Pipe Division.

Responsibilities

Provide structural design of precast structures and elements

Design of concrete and steel connections

Manage internal and external drafting requirements

Review and issue construction drawings

Assist with the technical support for preconstruction for sales and estimating

Collaborate with consultants with precast technical information

Provide necessary plant engineering, including facility additions, plant equipment, lifting and handling devices(Safe Work Loadings), etc.

Coordinate with project managers, draftsman, quality control personnel, plant production on project details and scheduling.

Problem solving for issues that arise in the production facility and job sites.

Maintain calibrations concrete testing of equipment

Attend client project meetings and provide engineering input

Conduct plant and site inspections for quality assurances

Experience in reviewing precast project for value engineering opportunities

Annual training sessions on basic design concepts envisioned for all customer/consultant-facing technical and sales staff.

Project specific designs for competitive bid advantages

Standardize engineering design and manage AutoCAD drawing database for standard and specialty products.

Assist with technical and operational issues related to product development, production and marketing issues.

Manage all aspects of the Quality Control Program

Direct the Quality Control team members

Interface with other Lafarge Product Lines

Enforce established policies and regulations related to Quality Control

Qualification Profile

Education:

Civil and/or Structural Engineering Degree

Registered or Eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)

Eligible or Registered in the provinces of British Columbia and Saskatchewan would be considered an asset

Experience:

At least 3 years of Precast Design experience

Skills and Competencies:

Proficient in Microsoft Office

3 D Modeling

Auto cad

Strong communication skills - verbal and written

Dimensions:

Direct Reports: 2- 3 Employees

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.