Structural Engineer or Technologist

at  Prestige Homes

For more than 40 years, Prestige Homes has been designing and building modular and prebuilt homes, multi-family complexes, as well as hotels and educational facilities. We use the latest equipment, systems and technologies, and our processes emphasize timeliness, efficiency, responsibility, and quality assurance for our customers. In 1999, Prestige Homes joined The Shaw Group of Companies, one of the 50 Best Managed Companies in Canada and became part of the history of this 150+ year old business.
Prestige Homes is recruiting a Structural Engineer or Technologist to join our engineering and design team at our manufacturing facility in Sussex, New Brunswick. You will be part of a growing and dynamic team who is responsible for designing and organizing the necessary information to bring a customer’s home to life.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical diploma in Building Engineering Technology - Structural or similar education related to residential and commercial building design.
• Strong computer aided design skills specifically with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience using Mitek Structure or Alpine Engineering software including 3D modeling and CNC output.
• Desire to learn new software and push boundaries.
• Knowledge of building codes related to residential and commercial building design.
• Familiarity with modular construction, manufacturing or CNC operations would be an asset.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Desire to work in a team environment and ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Working directly with Architectural team to understand customer’s needs.
• Preparing all necessary shop drawings, structural details, specifications & plans to fabricate residential and commercial buildings per customers specifications.
• Designing floor and roof truss systems preparing quantity take-offs, cut lists and hardcopy drawing package for factory construction.
• Performing quality checks of drawings & details for codes & standards compliance.
• Collaborate & innovate across departments to improve accuracy and efficiency of drawings, details, and other information.
• Provide technical assistance to sales, procurement, factory, service, and other departments as required.
• Other duties related to sales, design, and engineering as required.