civil engineer

GWC GENERAL CONTRACTORS LTD; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction firm located in Kitchener seeks a Professional Engineer with a Master's degree and 2-3 years of experience. The role entails conducting environmental impact studies and design work for various construction projects. You will supervise teams, ensure compliance with building codes, and manage project schedules. Proficiency in AutoCAD and project management is essential. This position is on-site, contributing to sustainable construction practices.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)
• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental impact studies at projects.
• Design and plan structural steel fabrications for construction.
• Develop procedures to clean up contaminated sites effectively.
• Plan and design buildings according to client specifications.
• Act as project or site supervisor for construction operations.
• Conduct site visits to collect relevant information.
• Confer with clients and engineering team to clarify project requirements.
• Establish and monitor construction work schedules and timelines.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate building materials for projects.
• Prepare contract documents for construction tenders.

Skills

Conduct environmental impact studies

Design and plan structural steel fabrications

Develop procedures to clean up contaminated sites

Plan and design buildings

Supervise technicians and technologists

Use of AutoCAD

Using MS Excel

Project management skills

Education

Master's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Master's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work Location

On site (Work must be completed at the physical location. No option to work remotely.)

Green Job

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work Site Environment

• Outdoors

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental impact studies
• Design and plan structural steel fabrications
• Develop procedures to clean up contaminated sites
• Plan and design buildings
• Act as project or site supervisor for land survey or construction work
• Conduct site visits to gather relevant information
• Confer with clients and other members of the engineering team and conduct research to determine project requirements
• Develop construction specifications and procedures
• Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations
• Establish and monitor construction work schedules
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate building and construction materials
• Interpret, review and approve survey and civil design work
• Prepare contract documents and review and evaluate tenders for construction projects
• Provide customer service
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates
• Offer mentoring

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Credentials

• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and Specialization – Computer and Technology Knowledge

• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• Project management software
• MS Project
• MS Excel

Construction Specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Area of Specialization

• Construction