Junior Structural Designer

Wesbell Communications; Milverton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesbell Communications in Milverton, Ontario is seeking a Junior Structural Designer to draft 2D CAD drawings for steel structures and concrete foundations from engineers' directions and rough sketches. The role includes coordinating with project teams and producing fabrication drawings.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in structural drafting, telecom tower and rooftop experience, and strong AutoCAD skills, plus proficiency in MS Office for documentation and BOM preparation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of structural steel drafting and concrete drafting experience.
• Telecom/Structural Tower & Rooftop experience.
• Ability to read and interpret structural blueprints.
• Advanced AutoCAD drafting skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop 2D CAD drawings of steel structures and concrete foundations from directions or rough sketches.
• Develop detail welding and bolting connection drawings.
• Produce erection/installation drawings for field operations.
• Provide fabrication drawings and DXF or other machining files as needed.
• Prepare material takeoffs and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Assist in developing and upgrading structural design library and company product catalog.
• Liaise with the Project Manager, fabrication, operations, and other teams.
• Occasional site visits/inspections may be required.
• Other duties as appropriate to the needs of the business.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Deadline awareness

Education

Structural Engineering Technology/Technician or Structural Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Category: Designer

Job Type: Full Time permanent

Job Location: Ontario Milverton

Wesbell is seeking a Junior Structural Designer for our Milverton office. This position will be responsible for AutoCAD drafting and detailing of green field telecommunication towers, rooftop structures, and other structural steel and concrete projects as necessary, as well as coordination within project teams.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities Include

• Develop 2D CAD drawings of steel structures and reinforced concrete foundations based on the Engineer’s verbal direction or rough sketches
• Develop detail welding and bolting connection drawings
• Produce erection/installation drawings for field operation
• Provide fabrication drawings for manufacturing and DXF or other machining files as needed
• Prepare material takeoffs and Bill of Material (BOM)
• Assist in developing and upgrading structural design library and company product catalog
• Liaise/Coordinate with the Project Manager (PM), fabrication, operations, and other teams
• The occasional site visit/ inspection may be required
• Other duties and tasks as appropriate to the needs of the business

Education (THeoretical Training)

• College graduates from Structural Engineering Technology / Technician program or University degree in Structural Engineering

Qualifications

• 2+ years of structural steel drafting/detailingand concrete drafting experience
• Telecom/Structural Tower & Rooftop experience
• Must be able to read and understand Structural blueprints
• Advanced skills in use of AutoCAD
• Experience in fabrication environment with CNC software considered an asset
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office software
• Good written and oral communication skills (English essential)
• Ability to recognize and adhere to established deadlines and schedules