Structural Steel Detailer / Draftsperson

Structural Steel Detailer / Draftsperson

Our purpose is simple: To enrich the lives of our partners. Steelway is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services available today, and we believe that commitment begins with hiring the best people.

As a member of the drafting team and as a new Steelway family member, you will join a diverse, dynamic group of highly motivated individuals that bring with them a wide array of talents, skills, and backgrounds.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Prepare approval drawings and to detail and check drawings for fabrication and erection purposes for projects of all complexities
• Detail building designs (structural and cladding) of all complexities utilizing the design output from the MBS software and Autodesk Advance Steel
• Ensure that the detailing and checking of building orders are accurate and correct in accordance with the contract documents, engineered design and company standards
• Ensure that building orders meet expected issue dates for our customers and manufacturing
• Provide project coordination throughout the drafting process and ensure that all inquiries are resolved promptly and in a courteous manner
• Produce accurate approval drawings in accordance with department standards
• Identifying and documenting potential improvements in software and processes
• Assisting with the review of order entry information and preparation of approval drawings
• Creating structural and cladding approval drawings for all complexity projects including 3D models when required
• Creating accurate structural and cladding shop packages for manufacturing
• Creating accurate structural and cladding erection packages for erectors
• Assisting the drafting department with general administrative duties
• Assisting the manufacturing group in conducting part checks to ensure manufacturing accuracy
• Live the Steelway culture

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Post-Secondary school diploma in Architectural Technology or Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent
• Minimum 1-3 years experience in structural steel detailing and checking in structural steel buildings
• Experience in 3D structural detailing using an industry recognized detailing software is an asset
• Produce accurate structural and cladding drawings (preliminary, erection and fabrication)
• Interpret architectural and structural drawings for coordination with building design
• Knowledge of standard drafting, manufacturing and erection practices
• Knowledge of CISC standard structural steel design practices
• Knowledge of proper cladding practices used in the steel building industry
• Must be detail oriented and self motivating
• Must have a willingness and ability to learn 
• Promptness and good time management skills are an asset
• Promotes positive communication skills to liaise with other employees to enable the company to achieve its goals and objectives
• Must be proactive and strive to improve methods and procedures to gain efficiency
• Expert knowledge of 2D and/or 3D CAD methods to perform duties (specifically Revit, Excel, Advance Steel, and Bluebeam)
• A good knowledge of math as it relates to basic engineering calculations

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits package including a health spending account
• RRSP Program
• Profit Sharing Program
• Monthly employee appreciation lunch
• Family, friendly environment

Steelway Building Systems provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the Director, of Human resources will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs.