We're Hiring — Join Our Team

LHW Engineering Ltd. has been a growing company in the engineering consulting industry since 2012. We are currently seeking an experienced structural CAD Designer/Engineer to join our friendly team. The successful applicant will have over 3 years of drafting experience in residential and/or industrial building projects, with particularly strong knowledge of single-family dwelling design and steel structures for industrial buildings.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and 3D modeling.
• Knowledge of the engineering principles involved in the design of residential houses and industrial buildings; knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and Zoning By-law.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work independently, manage assigned tasks efficiently, and deliver accurate, high-quality work on schedule.
• Excellent communication skills to resolve clients' issues/concerns about projects by email, phone calls, and written correspondence.
• Initiative, self-management, and teamwork skills to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team setting.
• Accountable, adaptable, and able to plan, prioritize, organize, and carry out tasks to meet deadlines.
• Meet company standards for attendance and punctuality. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Collect and provide proper site measurements and information, as well as on-site verification of layout drawings as required.
• Prepare and develop CAD drawings using CAD tools for new house designs or additions/renovations of existing houses.
• Edit, update, and organize CAD drawings according to the client's design change requests to ensure every request is fully addressed on time.
• Review and modify designs to reduce production deficiencies, and check own work for errors.
• Prepare, submit, and track permit application packages with all necessary drawings, documents, and forms.
• Communicate with the city and clients directly about details, and address the city's comments to obtain permits.
• Ensure projects are on track to meet requirements, deadlines, and budgets, and participate in post-construction quality reviews.
• Work on multiple, diverse projects simultaneously and prioritize workload accordingly.
• Maintain organized documentation of jobs for future reference.
• Treat all LHW Engineering company information and customer information in a confidential manner.

Required Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or an Architectural Engineering program.

Benefits

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site parking
• Paid time off