• Join an experienced and diverse team with the opportunity for a life-long career!
• Work from home and enjoy an excellent work-life balance!
• Enjoy a competitive $60-70K annual salary, plus great benefits!

About Charleson Engineering Ltd.

Charleson Engineering Ltd. is a family-owned business founded in 1983 by Don and Shirley Charleson, and currently managed by Ken Charleson. Throughout its history, the firm has taken pride in providing quality structural building consulting and project management services to clients in Manitoba, Ontario, and Western Canada.

Charleson Engineering includes such services as professional structural design, inspection, and certification services; building condition assessment reports; forensic engineering; project management; and working on projects as part of an owner-assembled consultant team.

We have experience with commercial, institutional, industrial, residential, and agricultural buildings and support structures, as well as structural LEED and IDP experience for school projects.

We pride ourselves on being a family-friendly firm, offering reasonable and flexible work hours to our employees, so they can lead a balanced life.

For more information, please visit our website

About the Opportunity

Currently, Charleson Engineering Ltd has an exciting opportunity available for an Intermediate Structural Building Draftsperson to join our team in Winnipeg, MB on a full-time basis.

Under the direction of the Senior Structural Engineer, you will provide drafting expertise on a variety of building design projects, ranging across a wide spectrum of types, sizes, and industries. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work from home or at our Winnipeg office, with occasional site visits, and work closely with fellow team members, consultants, contractors, and our clients.

As our Intermediate Structural Building Draftsperson, your typical responsibilities will include:

• Preparing sketches and detailed drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Creating a variety of technical drawings according to specifications and calculations
• Liaising with architects and engineers to ensure drawings align with overall project requirements
• Ensuring final designs are compliant with building regulations
• Identifying and communicating potential design problems and achievable solutions to the design team
• Managing drawing standards and a library of typical structural details

About You

In order to qualify for this role, you'll be a Certified Engineer Technologist (CET), and be eligible for registration with the Certified Technicians & Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM). You will also have 5 to 10 years of experience in a structural building design office.

The ideal candidate will bring the following skills and experience:

• Understanding of basic drawing setup modelling technique and general knowledge of drafting standards
• Ability to draw manually as well as being proficient in AutoCAD 
• Proven experience detailing and drawing building structures 
• A valid driver's license is preferred
• Working knowledge of Revit (asset)
• Ability to develop drafting process and procedure standards
• Experience with on-site construction reviews and project management (asset)
• Teamwork, communication and willingness to take on work when needed are essential

Furthermore, you will join us with excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form. You are able to work effectively both in a team environment and independently, while possessing interpersonal skills to communicate with clients.

About the Benefits 

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive a competitive salary of $60,000-$70,000, based on skills and experience, along with the following benefits package:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Opportunities to attend/participate in conferences and seminars 
• A flexible and fun, yet professional work environment
• Ability to work remotely 
• Flexible work hours

Upon joining, you'll be welcomed into a friendly, comfortable environment with opportunities for learning and growth. If this sounds like a good fit for you — apply today!