Crane Designer

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You As a Crane Designer For Engineering Services

• Coordinate with site teams to anticipate and resolve issues related to the tower crane placement.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with the other members of your team.
• Maintain open and clear communication with your team and project site teams.
• Produce preliminary crane logistics drawings based on the available construction drawings; structural, architectural, civil, etc.
• Produce IFC drawings for crane selection, location, climb sequencing, and dismantle.
• Analyze and design crane pads, tie-backs, steel connections, concrete anchorage, and custom components both manually and with structural analysis/FEM software.
• Prepare IFC drawings for.
• Perform site visits/inspections as required.

Is this the right role for you?

• Minimum education requirements: Civil (preferred) or mechanical engineering degree/engineering technology diploma.
• Minimum industry experience: 2+ years in civil, structural, or mechanical design. Experience with mobile cranes, tower cranes, and derricks is preferred.
• Valid Ontario full G driver's license is strongly preferred.
• AutoCAD experience is required. Working knowledge of Revit and Bluebeam is an asset.
• Working knowledge of CSA Z248 and basic site safety regulations regarding crane erection/design is required. Working knowledge of CSA A23.3 and CSA S16 is strongly preferred.
• General knowledge of temporary structure design, rigging and lifting practices, and geotechnical fundamentals is an asset.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual

Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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