Civil/Structural Engineering Graduate

KGS Group; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineering Graduate to join their team in Mississauga. This role involves preparation of analyses and designs for structures, inspections, and providing construction support, all while working towards obtaining your Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is a hybrid position, offering both remote work and in-office tasks based on project needs.

Benefits

Excellent compensation and benefits package

Hybrid work structure

Employee-owned culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in an engineering consulting environment.
• Highly proactive with exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analyses and designs for structures including dams and hydroelectric facilities.
• Inspect buildings, concrete, and steel structures.
• Provide construction field work support.

Skills

Mechanics of materials

Structural analyses

Problem solving skills

Knowledge of building and construction

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Mathcad

STAAD.Pro

Job description

KGS Group is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineering Graduate 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 Opportunity

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 a recent graduate with a few years of experience to work with a multi-disciplinary group of engineers while working towards obtaining their Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license.

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
• 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.
• Understanding the importance of health & safety as a top priority.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks.
• Having the drive, attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

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.