Associate Branch Engineer

Simpson Strong-Tie; Brampton; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of engineered solutions located in Brampton is seeking an Associate Branch Engineer. The role involves offering technical support, engaging in product development, and conducting training sessions for customers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and relevant experience. This full-time position does not allow for remote work and requires occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT or P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of computer experience with various engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and assist in product performance analysis.
• Create technical literature and conduct presentations for customers.
• Travel with sales representatives to meet customers and assist with technical support.

Skills

Technical support skills

Civil/Structural Engineering

Customer focus

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) licensed in Ontario

Master of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

RISA

STAAD

SAP2000

Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As an Associate Branch Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical support to all Simpson Strong-Tie customers. You will have the opportunity to participate in the technical development of new innovative products, assist in product performance analysis, review content for literature publications along with promoting the performance benefits of our products.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING(% of Time)

Provide Technical support for all Simpson Strong-Tie products to specifiers, building officials, contractors, to our customers (e.g. specifiers, building officials, contractors, installers, etc.)and sales representatives. Work closely with other employees to identify new products and testing opportunities. Participate in technical development of new and innovative products and product developments for the construction industry. Assist in product performance analysis, building code approval review and submittals. Review content for new literature publications such as catalogues, technical bulletins, fliers & engineering letters that promote the performance benefits of our products. Complete projects assigned by the Director of Engineering - Canada, Branch Manager, and Vice President of Engineering. (70%)

Create presentation content, technical literature, and conduct technical presentations for onsite and offsite customer workshops. Provide product knowledge training sessions in front of customers (architects, contractors, building officials, and others). Develop test programs to introduce new products, support sales, and provide services to improve and maintain existing products. Plan, prepare and assist in the setup of workshops to ensure a successful demonstration. Train inside and outside sales representatives on new products and technical literature. (20%)

Travel with sales representatives to meet and develop business relationships with customers, assist with technical support, give presentations, conduct job site calls, research/report new products/applications, and observe product installations. Represent the company at various professional associations and technical committee meetings. (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT or P.Eng.) licensed in the Province of Ontario is required.
• A Master of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering would be preferred.
• A minimum – 3 years of Computer Experience, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ACAD, various commercially available structural engineering software, such as RISA, STAAD, or SAP2000
• A minimum 2 years – Structural design experience including wood, steel and concrete structures
• Analysis and Reasoning - Ability to make sound business judgements.
• Practical working knowledge of common wood, concrete and steel construction methods. Familiarity with Simpson products is a plus.
• Customer Focus – The ability to quickly and effectively solve customer problems and maintain productive internal and external customer relationships.
• Self-management skills: Set priorities, goals and timelines to achieve maximum productivity. Manage multiple projects and competing priorities. Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in timely manner.
• Speaking and Communication skills: The Ability to communicate verbally in an appropriate way for the audience. Ability to effectively present information to top management, customers, and other groups.
• Teamwork- Maintain a collaborative approach in dealing with other Simpson Strong-Tie employees. Demonstrate a genuine commitment to reach mutually beneficial solutions.
• Accountability and dependability: Fulfill commitments made to customers, peers, co-workers, and managers. Hold self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
• Reading, Writing and Reasoning: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond effectively to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, see, talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in both a professional office environment, customer sites and outdoor construction job sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printer/scanner, etc. The employee occasionally works around moving mechanical parts. Noise level may be loud at times.

Travel

This position requires domestic travel up to 10% of the time.

Work Status & Location

This full-time position is located in Brampton, ON. It is not eligible for remote work.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$84,400 - $135,000 / year

In keeping with the Company’s commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, colour, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which provincial law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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