Technical Designer

Doka; Varennes; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Doka Canada is seeking a Technical Designer to produce AutoCAD and Revit drawings and material lists for customers, ensuring safe and efficient use of Doka forming equipment. You will support the sales team from early project stages to completion and mentor junior designers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3–5 years of relevant concrete forming experience, with strong English communication and proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit is a plus. On-site position in Varennes, Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or equivalent technical education.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in concrete forming, shoring and design.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Create AutoCAD / Revit drawings and material lists for projects.
• Provide technical assistance to sales from proposal to completion.
• Ensure proper use of Doka forming equipment in drawings and designs.
• Conduct analysis and design calculations as required, based on experience.
• Mentor a Junior Technical Designer and support site visits.
• Participate in site visits to address issues and support project success.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Doka’s expertise in formwork technology is unparalleled in the industry and we are proud of the difference we make globally! “It’s not just formwork – it’s DOKA” is impressively demonstrated worldwide in buildings like the Burj Khalifa (Dubai), in hydroelectric generating stations like the Keeyask (Nelson River in northern Manitoba) – and in parts of the Brenner Base Tunnel (European Alps). Collaborative teamwork of nearly 7000 employees in over 160 distribution/logistics facilities in more than 70 countries is one of the primary reasons behind our success. Withmore than 150 years of history as a family owned company, we recognize and appreciate our employee’s work every day by rewarding them with flexible work hours, competitive wages, bonuses, training/development opportunities and a comprehensive group benefits program including RRSPs.

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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 [emailprotected] . All accommodation requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable accessibility legislation.