Senior Technical Designer

Umdasch Group

$80K — $100K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate or Bachelor's Degree in engineering (civil, construction, or structural)
  • 5-7 years of related concrete forming and design experience; Doka experience preferred
  • Proficient in static calculations for slab shoring and special formwork applications
  • Extensive technical knowledge in project management
  • Skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, and project management software, along with MS Office applications
  • Excellent communication skills in English
  • Strong analytical, technical proficiency, and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Determine and plan technical solutions for projects using Doka formwork systems
  • Partner with stakeholders to manage projects from planning to completion
  • Provide guidance on forming solutions and respond to equipment inquiries
  • Support sales by identifying economical and compliant formwork solutions
  • Produce and finalize AutoCAD and Revit drawings and material lists
  • Motivate and delegate tasks to team members to meet objectives
  • Ensure designs adhere to safety and compliance standards

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment fostering professional growth and development
  • Opportunity to mentor junior designers and lead projects
  • Exposure to innovative projects and technical challenges
  • Commitment to safety and compliance in all operations
  • Participation in company committees for professional engagement
Full Job Description
As a Senior Technical Designer at Doka Canada, you will be responsible for the technical planning, execution, and management of individual projects, ensuring optimal use of Doka formwork systems. This role involves providing technical direction and offering support to the sales department from project design through to completion and may also include leading small engineering teams. Responsibilities: • Technical Solutions Planning: Determine and plan technical solutions for projects utilizing Doka formwork systems. • Project Management: Partner with customers, contractors, sales, and operations departments, managing projects from preliminary planning stages to completion. • Customer Support: Provide guidance to customers regarding forming solutions, service job sites, and respond to questions concerning equipment usage. • Sales Support: Support Sales Manager by determining appropriate formwork solutions that meet customer needs economically and in compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines. • Drawing Production: Produce AutoCAD / Revit drawings during the proposal stage and finalize working drawings for Doka forming systems. Provide material lists for quotations and shipments to the site. • Team Management: Motivate the team and effectively delegate work to meet team and company objectives. • Safety and Compliance: Ensure that drawings indicate the proper use of Doka forming equipment and represent safe, economical, and efficient designs. Adhere to policies, procedures, programs, standards of performance, and compliance. Other Responsibilities/Peripheral Functions: • Job Site Visits: Visit job sites as required, identify any improper implementations, and take action to ensure technical solutions are immediately applied. • Service Advisor Substitute: Service the job site for the correct use of formwork systems in the absence of a service advisor. • Safety Practices: Ensure safe working practices and a safe working environment. • Additional Duties: Participate in company committees/teams and other assigned projects. Qualifications Education & Experience: • Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in engineering (civil, construction, or structural) • 5-7 years of related experience in concrete forming and design. Experience with Doka's proprietary formwork system preferred; • Experience with static calculations for slab shoring systems and special formwork applications. • Extensive technical knowledge with experience in project management. • Experienced in AutoCAD and Revit, project management software and computer applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and Outlook. • Excellent communication skills including an excellent command of English (speaking, reading, writing); • Qualitative abilities including strong analytical skills, technical proficiency and effective problem solving skills; • General understanding of Canadian regulations, local and national codes, legislation and trends impacting the formwork industry a plus; Additional Information Characteristics for success: • Technical Mentor: Develops and guides designers, fostering technical growth, accountability, and continuous improvement. • Collaborative Partner: Works closely with Sales, Operations, and Project Management to align design intent with field execution and customer needs. • Quality Leader: Ensures every design meets Doka's technical, safety, and commercial standards. • Process-Orientated: Drives structure, consistency, and discipline in technical design workflows. • Innovative Problem Solver: Identifies design improvements and creative solutions that balance performance, safety, and cost. • Team Builder: Creates a positive, high-performance culture that encourages knowledge sharing and teamwork. • Safety Advocate: Embeds safety and technical integrity in all aspects of design and project planning. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The expected salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000 per year, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The Company may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by human decision-makers.

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