Structural Drafter

Norseman Structures has been in the protection and shelter business for over 100 years, starting with the fabrication of outfitter and exploration tents in the 1920s. Today we deliver a wide variety of ShelterSolutions to customers in virtually every industry, in a variety of climates, anywhere in the world.

We are looking to add a **Structural Drafter** to our Drafting team in Saskatoon. This position is responsible for preparing engineering drawings for both the steel and fabric components of our ShelterSolutions. The **Structural Drafter** provides drafting and design services in support of building orders. The incumbent will have the opportunity to expand their design and drafting knowledge while working collaboratively with a results-driven multi-departmental team on a wide variety of steel-framed building projects.

**Responsibilities**
- Prepare engineered drawings for steel and fabric, create component lists, shop drawings, and other related documents in the Engineering Department from preliminary concepts, engineering sketches, specification sheets and other data.
- Be involved in manufacturing and procurement processes, evaluating feasibility, and providing recommendations to optimize costs and quality while seeking fiercely reliable solutions.
- Contribute to schedule management, providing status updates, assessing and reporting roadblocks to the supervisor promptly in order to meet deadlines.
- Establish priorities, plan and multi-task under pressure of tight timelines.
- Perform clash interference analysis related not only to structural design but also a wide variety of disciplines, engaging immediate supervisor, project managers and engineers as required in a timely manner.
- Attend meetings to discuss project needs, guiding stakeholders in order to obtain information required to ensure continuous workflow.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- Values that align with corporate culture: Integrity Matters, Think like a Customer, Be Quick, But Don’t Hurry, Small Details are Huge, Take Care of Each Other.
- Design and Manufacturing Engineering Technology program or other equivalent CAD/CAM diploma
- Experience in construction and/or manufacturing is an asset
- Experience with SolidWorks, Advance steel and Excel are an asset
- Experience with Tekla and Navisworks are an asset
- Knowledge of 3D modeling and structural steel detailing are an asset
- Proficient in the use of AutoCAD.
- Proficient in time management and problem-solving.
- Detail-oriented and inquisitive aptitude contributing to problem-solving and management process.
- Sense of urgency and organization, prioritizing and shifting focus as required while keeping record in project files.
- Works collaboratively with a multi-departmental team to provide the best solution for a project given their unique needs and constraints.
- Pro-active and self-directed, yet able to work as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate collaboratively with customers and team members.
- Ability to read technical drawings and specifications and understand spatial geometry.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person