Associate, Structural Engineering

Job summary

THE ROLE: Concept scheming and sketching to create innovative structural solutions with architects and designers. Leading and managing multiple teams of project engineers, drafters and designers, and performing quality control with assembly and fabrication teams. Leading involvement in client meetings (in-person and remote) and the facilitation 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 desi…

Job details

THE ROLE: Concept scheming and sketching to create innovative structural solutions with architects and designers. Leading and managing multiple teams of project engineers, drafters and designers, and performing quality control with assembly and fabrication teams. Leading involvement in client meetings (in-person and remote) and the facilitation 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. 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 mass timber project sites across North America (remote or in-person when possible) to conduct field reviews and work with our install team on the ground at each project. 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 developing our technical knowledge base. Providing engineering reports to clients and structural advice on the construction and design of projects and devising modifications as necessary. Presentation and communication at conferences, lunch & learns, and seminars across North America. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Civil Engineering (or a related Engineering Degree). At least 10 years of experience working as structural engineer (minimum 5 years of experience in timber engineering). Experience with seismic design in Canada / USA or abroad is an asset. PE, P.Eng., or MIStructE. SE is an asset. Experience leading the design of large building projects, working with architects and clients to achieve pragmatic and cost-effective solutions. Knowledge and use of Canadian, American, and European codes 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. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

What you’ll do

The role involves leading teams to create innovative structural solutions and managing project engineers and designers. It also includes client interaction to facilitate design solutions and providing engineering reports.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Master's or Doctorate in Civil Engineering and at least 10 years of structural engineering experience, including 5 years in timber engineering. Knowledge of relevant codes and experience with finite element software is also required.

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Software · Preferred
• Budget · Preferred
• Civil · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Structural Engineering
• Project Management
• Finite Element Modelling
• Timber Engineering
• Seismic Design
• Engineering Reports
• Quality Control
• Mentoring
• 3D Modelling
• Communication
• Client Meetings
• Design Solutions
• Budgeting
• Field Reviews
• Technical Knowledge
• Collaboration