Joist & Deck Detailer

Joist and Deck Detailer

WHO WE ARE | WHAT WE DO

Are you looking for a company who values their employees and wants to help them grow? Are you someone who enjoys being part of a team that is proud of the work they do and whose goal is to provide our customers with outstanding construction experience? Steel Encounters is the premier specialty building envelope subcontractor and steel, joist, and deck supplier. Steel Encounters is an ESOP company (employee-owned company) where employees receive company stock that goes directly towards retirement. Each employee-owner takes pride in their work and is an important contributor to our overall success. We are a multi-cultural, multi-generational employee-owned company, employing individuals from different areas of the U.S. and around the world. Steel Encounters benefits from the richness of our diversity and recognizes the power of our employees working together. As a unified group, we accomplish the company’s challenges and create a stimulating work environment that makes our company welcoming, accepting, and successful. At Steel Encounters, our team is our greatest asset.
 

We are searching for a Structural Joist and Deck Detailer. Detailers produce detailed drawings, models, and plans using CAD software such as Revit and other design applications. These drawings provide precise instructions for the fabrication and installation of steel joist and metal decking components. Works closely with project managers, customers, manufacturers, and jobsite personnel to ensure project requirements are met. Requires an associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) or equivalent work experience. This position is in-person located in our Salt Lake City, Utah office or our Jacksonville, Arkansas Office.
 

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive salary / rates, negotiable based on experience $30-$40 per hour
• Health / Dental / Vision (Company pays 75% of Health premium)
• Annual Bonus
• Paid vacation time (10 days) and Paid Holidays (8)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401K

Duties/Responsibilities of the Job

• Interpreting Design Documents – analyzing architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and other design documents to understand project requirements and translate them into detailed fabrications and installation plans.
• Creating Detailed Drawings – Using computer-aided design (CAD) software and other drafting tools to produce accurate and detailed drawings, models, and diagrams that depict the dimensions, materials, and assembly methods for steel joist and metal decking components.
• Compliance – adhering to industry standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements throughout the detailing process to ensure that fabrication and installation plans comply with safety, structural, and environmental regulations.
• Reviewing and Revising Drawings – Conducting thorough reviews and revisions of drawings and models to identify errors, inconsistencies, or potential issues, and making necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency and accuracy.
• Communication and Coordination – Facilitating communication and coordination between different departments, vendors, and suppliers involved in the fabrication and installation process, and providing timely updates and clarifications to ensure smooth project progress.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates degree in CAD is a plus
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with joist and deck or steel construction or detailing on commercial and industrial projects
• Strong Microsoft office skills including word, excel, and outlook
• Strong Mathematics
• Proficient with Microsoft Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), Bluebeam, Procore and other cloud-based apps., Smartsheet, etc.
• Autodesk products including but not limited to AutoCAD and Revit

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary : $30 - $40