Structural Engineer

StructureCraft

About the role

Join our team of structural engineers (PE or P.Eng.) who work on high-profile projects with leading architects in North America and Europe. Utilize and expand your structural scheming skills, and apply your knowledge of seismic design and other materials.

Responsibilities

• Concept scheming and sketching to create innovative structural solutions with architects and designers.
• Leading involvement in client meetings and facilitating the creation of creative solutions to design issues and challenges.
• Providing engineering reports to clients, structural advice on the construction and design of projects, and devising modifications as necessary.
• Performing concept level and detailed structural design and detailing, including calculations, sketches, and static/dynamic finite element modelling in both pre-construction and construction phases, under the mentorship of the Engineering Manager.
• Leading and managing the work of junior engineers, drafters, and designers, and performing quality control with assembly and fabrication teams.
• Liaising with internal project management, shop, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and budget, and meet fabrication and erection constraints.
• Visiting project sites across North America to monitor progress in accordance with projected timelines and safety standards and inspecting materials as necessary to ensure adequacy.
• Reviewing project requirements to provide estimates on quantities and costs of materials, equipment, and labor and input on construction and development budgets.
• Mentoring junior structural engineers and assisting in developing technical knowledge base.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or a related Engineering Degree).
• P. Eng, P.E., or SE is an asset.
• At least 2 years of experience working as a structural engineer (preferred 1 years of experience in timber engineering).
• Experience with seismic design in Canada / USA or abroad is an asset.
• Knowledge and use of Canadian, American, and European codes is an asset.
• Experience with Finite Element software (SAP2000, R-FEM, ETABS), and significant experience with Excel (performing calculations).
• Experience working with 3D modelling software such as Rhino/Grasshopper/AutoCAD is an asset.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Passionate about structural engineering and timber construction.
• Enjoy working in a multicultural environment with colleagues from around the world.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Structural scheming and sketching.
• Client interaction and facilitation of creative solutions.
• Engineering report writing and structural advice.
• Finite Element analysis and 3D modeling.
• Project management and budget estimation.
• Mentoring and training junior engineers.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on innovative and complex timber structures.
• Diverse team with experience from around the world.
• Regular team events to strengthen the group and share cultural expressions.
• Work-life balance with a young and dynamic team.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate project needs.