- Become familiar with design guidelines, standards, and regulations associated with structural engineering (specifically wood frame construction)
- Preparation of structural engineering design and documents ensuring accuracy, adequacy, and conformance to the design requirements
- Set up AutoCAD drawings as per the company's standard
- Prepare AutoCAD drawings from sketches, mark-ups and/or design
- Manage project tasks within assigned time and budget constraints
- Maintain familiarity with current techniques, codes, and standards to sustain and improve technical skills
- Assist in researching new systems, resources, analytical processes, procedures and working practices to identify and implement changes to increase efficiency, productivity, and overall profitability
- Coordinate with other team members on various projects at the same time to achieve project milestones
- Accept technical guidance from colleagues or senior staff
- Work within the project team environment from preliminary stages of the design through to completion
- Coordinate structural aspects of projects with other discipline designs and drawings
- When required, complete site investigations, general reviews of construction, and preparation of field review reports
- Other tasks as assigned by Senior Engineers/Techs, Team Lead or Division Manager
- Bachelor's in Structural Engineering from an accredited Canadian University or equivalent required
- Registered as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Professional Engineers of Ontario required
- 4+ years of experience in Structural Engineering related to design of buildings
- Knowledge of OBC (specifically part 9)
- Experience with wood frame construction
- Ability to communicate with clients and coworkers effectively
- Proficient with AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office Suite (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams); Experience with Woodworks considered an asset
- Strong knowledge of construction materials and practices or construction work experience considered an asset
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision and in a team environment
- Commitment to ongoing professional and personal growth; willingness to learn
- Excellent attention to detail
- Access to vehicle for site review/inspections
- Health Benefits Plan
- RRSP Matching (4%) Program
- Paid Overtime
- Performance Bonuses
- Banked Time Options
- Regular Social and Team Buildings Events
- Opportunity to build great relationships
- Career Growth and Development
- Paid Vacation
Structural (Small Buildings) Engineer, Project Lead - Kitchener, Canada - The Engineering Institute of Canada
Description
Responsibilities :Skills / Qualifications:
Compensation:
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and annual performance bonus. SBM offers a positive working environment and a good relationship with our employees which translates directly to better customer service and a superior finished product for our clients. The successful candidate will typically work 8am-5pm Monday-Thursday and 8am-2:30pm on Fridays.
What We Offer:
To Apply:
All qualified applicants should apply through our online application system.
References are to be made available upon our request.
SBM is an equal opportunity employer. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with relevant governing laws. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Date Posted : Feb 28,
Posting Close Date: None.