Structural Engineer

Job summary

Design structural components for infrastructure, buildings, facilities, bridges, and culverts, and prepare design calculations, layouts, and specifications using relevant engineering software. Manage multiple assignments, contribute to proposals and feasibility studies, develop engineering standards, conduct or oversee site inspections, and mentor junior staff and students.

Job details

We are looking for a dynamic individual with a strong technical background in structural engineering pertaining to buildings and bridges. The successful candidate should be a self-starter, have exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills. They should be willing to travel on occasion to visit communities across Canada and hold meetings with clients and/or community members. Responsibilities: Designing structural components for civil infrastructure, buildings, facilities, and bridges, and culverts utilizing SAP2000, Robot, AutoCAD and Revit. Preparing conceptual and detailed designs, calculations, layouts, and specifications. Completing and prioritizing multiple projects and assignments simultaneously. Providing input on proposals, feasibility studies, designs, and other assignments. Leading the development and implementation of engineering procedures and standards. Perform and/or oversee in-person inspections at project sites, and documenting results, as required. Guiding and mentoring junior engineering staff/students. Qualifications: Civil Engineering Degree with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience. Previous design and structural analysis experience regarding buildings, bridges and/or culverts. Design experience with structural engineering materials such as concrete, steel, and timber. Experience in working for municipalities, First Nations, and/or private sector clients. Eligible or active membership with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). Certified as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is considered an asset. Excellent knowledge of Canadian and Ontario design codes, CSA standards and guidelines. Strong English, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong time-management skills and self-initiative to meet deadlines. Client and government approval process, experience and/or exposure is considered an asset.

What you’ll do

Design structural components for infrastructure, buildings, facilities, bridges, and culverts, and prepare design calculations, layouts, and specifications using relevant engineering software. Manage multiple assignments, contribute to proposals and feasibility studies, develop engineering standards, conduct or oversee site inspections, and mentor junior staff and students.

Requirements

Requires a civil engineering degree and at least five years of relevant experience in structural design and analysis, including buildings, bridges, or culverts and materials such as concrete, steel, or timber. Candidates should be eligible for or hold PEO membership, know Canadian and Ontario codes and CSA standards, communicate effectively in English, and demonstrate initiative and strong time management; P.Eng certification and experience with client or government approvals are assets.

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Structural Engineering
• Structural Design
• Structural Analysis
• Civil Infrastructure Design
• Building Design
• Bridge Design
• Culvert Design
• SAP2000
• Robot
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Concrete Design
• Steel Design
• Timber Design
• Project Management
• Technical Communication

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Management & Leadership