Civil/Structural Engineer-in-Training

KGS Group; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KGS Group is hiring a Civil/Structural Engineer-in-Training for their Mississauga office. The role offers a chance to work with experienced engineers in designing critical infrastructure such as dams and hydroelectric facilities, emphasizing team collaboration and professional growth.

Benefits

Excellent compensation and benefits package

Hybrid work structure

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in an engineering consulting environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to undergo security clearance checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analyses and designs for various structures including dams.
• Inspect buildings and develop design drawings.
• Provide construction field work support.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Mechanics of Materials

Structural Analyses

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Mathcad

STAAD.Pro

Job description

KGS Group is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer-in-Training to join our well established Civil/Structural Department in Mississauga, Ontario.

About Us

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. 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 clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.

As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll have countless opportunities to learn and grow.

The Role

Gain valuable experience in the hydroelectric field, working alongside a group of senior engineers working on projects involving heavy civil project design (including design of water retaining structures and flood control structures), addressing stability, seepage and settlement. The successful candidate will also gain knowledge in the dam safety assessment of small hydro dams and hydroelectric facilities.

This position provides an ideal opportunity for an EIT with a few years of experience to work with a multi-disciplinary group of engineers.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• In this role, you will work in a team environment with other engineers and designers to:
  • Prepare analyses and designs for various structures including dams and hydroelectric facilities
  • Inspect buildings, concrete and steel structures
  • Develop design drawings
  • Prepare design criteria and deliver project memos and reports
• Provide construction field work support
• Under the guidance of an Intermediate to Senior Engineer, you will work to ensure proposals/projects are completed within allotted schedules and budgets, and up to high quality standards

About You

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering. Master's degree is an asset
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in an engineering consulting environment
• Good knowledge of mechanics of materials.
• Good knowledge of fundamentals and advanced structural analyses.
• Good knowledge of building and construction.
• Highly proactive with exceptional problem solving/analytical skills
• Strong proficiency in Windows Microsoft Office
• Experience with Mathcad and STAAD.Pro is an asset
• A valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks
• The work will mainly be carried out of our Mississauga office. Travel to various outdoor sites and durations at the sites will be determined by project needs

The KGS Group Mississauga office offers a hybrid work structure for eligible employees. The option to work from home or from the office is based on the demands of specific tasks.

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package.

KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.

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