Engineer-in-Training - Structural

About Us

We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll assist with structural design of multi-discipline projects. You’ll provide input to the proposal and work with experienced subject matter experts designing the project to completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural design of small to large commercial, hydroelectric, and industrial projects
• Work in a team environment with other structural department personnel, management, and administrative staff
• Assist with the preparation of construction documents and reports

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering specializing in structural design from a recognized university
• Experience in structural engineering with demonstrated technical (analysis, code and regulations reviews, design calculations, technical report writing) and project management skills (writing project progress reports, tracking budgets, and maintaining schedules) is an asset
• Experience with hydroelectric generation facilities would be an asset
• Knowledge and experience with vibration and dynamic analysis of concrete and steel structures using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Software such as SAP2000, ANSYS, and/or RISA is a plus
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Washington within 1 year is desired; eligibility for registration in California and other states would be an asset
• Previous consulting experience is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Availability to periodically travel to project sites for ½ day or 1-day site visits (typically for data collection, review of construction, or attendance at coordination or design review meetings)
• Ability to adapt to and meet the challenges of a variety of projects from clients in many different industries
• Valid driver’s license and ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks

Pay

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $90,000 annually. The final compensation offered may vary based on candidate’s experience, skills, and location.

Benefits

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.