Intermediate Structural Engineer
Our Buildings Group offers services for all phases of the project life cycle, from pre-project planning through detailed design, construction and operations, to decommissioning. This is where great ideas and rewarding careers are built. Exercising creativity and ingenuity, our team develops unique solutions in building technologies, energy, and environmental performance. Our professionals deliver innovative, integrated, and practical solutions to complex problems in many sectors, including healthcare, industrial facilities, education, etc. Comprised of industry process experts, engineers, technologists, architects, as well as occupational health and safety professionals, we provide career opportunities as unique as you are.
Your Opportunity
An opportunity exists in Stantec's Waterloo, ON office for a highly motivated Intermediate Structural Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role you will be responsible for the design and execution of projects ranging in size and complexity, with a focus on industrial, municipal, federal, healthcare, commercial and educational projects. The successful candidate will also assist in developing and maintaining new and existing clients and satisfying customer requirements.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Prepare engineering designs from conceptual design, through tender to construction.
- Prepare detailed design calculations, technical specifications, and engineering drawings for concrete, steel, masonry and wood building structures and technical inspection and condition assessment reports.
- Work with team members in determining viable solutions for design issues.
- Work to and meet project time lines and budgets.
- Coordinate design work with other disciplines, other offices, and other project team members.
- Support Construction Administration personnel including field reviews and co-ordination, review and issuance of change orders, clarifications and RFI responses on an occasional or as required basis.
- Coach Junior Staff members informally or through formal presentations.
- Participate in business development activities.
- Assist the management team in developing tools and techniques for the execution of daily duties.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products and experience with structural finite element engineering design software such as ETABS, SAP, and SAFE, and familiar with cloud-based BIM systems.
- A great attention to detail and a strong knowledge of the building systems and the construction industry practices in Canada, with a proven record of working in complex building projects.
- Ability to work independently and take responsibility of the work and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong leadership, time management, project management, communication and team building skills are required.
- Working knowledge of Project Management fundamentals would be considered an asset.
- Ability to communicate in English and French is considered an asset.
Education and Experience
- Minimum 6 years of post-graduation experience in structural design environment and possess a thorough understanding of the design of various building structures, including steel, concrete, masonry, and timber structures.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer within the Province of Ontario and possess extensive knowledge of all relevant codes and standards, and various building materials.
- Experience in earthquake engineering design, seismic upgrade of existing buildings, earth retaining and civil marine structures, and municipal infrastructure will be considered an asset.
Qualified candidates who are highly motivated and eager to commit to Stantec's strategic initiative to become a Top 10 global design firm should submit their resume and cover letter online at www.stantec.com/careers.
Committed to the principles of Employment Equity, we thank all candidates; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.