Engineer II

AlumaSafway; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Metro Vancouver is seeking an experienced Engineer to provide engineered access solutions, particularly in construction hoist systems. The role involves detailed engineering calculations, preparing fabrication drawings, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have 4-6 years of experience and a relevant engineering degree. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in engineering roles.
• Ability to perform and verify engineering calculations.
• Knowledge of regulations and codes relevant to the industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering calculations, drawings, and design for steel fabrication.
• Prepare drawing submittals for fabrication and erection.
• Communicate concepts to drafters and engineers.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Advanced communication skills

CAD & 3D modeling

Site inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Autodesk Advance Steel

Job description

Summary

To provide engineered access solutions for BrandSafway’s Applications, with a specific focus on construction hoist and its run-back platform structures in addition to other access systems. This role will also involve supporting steel fabrication activities, including preparation of fabrication drawings and collaboration with shop teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering calculations, drawings, and design for steel fabrication and erection. Develop fabrication drawings, connection details, and bill of materials. Coordinate closely with fabrication shops, field teams, and engineering staff to ensure accuracy, constructability, and timely delivery of projects. Provide technical oversight during fabrication and erection to resolve design and shop issues.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations, drawings, and design for access systems, primarily focused on construction hoist and its run-back platform structures (four poles, star leg, and mast towers) along with other temporary structure projects involving shoring and bracing, scaffold, mast climbers, work platforms, roof protections, sidewalk shed, construction fence, and suspended systems.
• Prepare drawing submittals using AutoCAD, Revit, and Autodesk Advance Steel for fabrication and erection purposes.
• Receives general administrative direction and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters
• Discuss all projects in detail with branch / customer, and be able to answer all inquiries
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments
• Represents the organization in communications and conferences
• Develops complete project documents and reviews for conformity and quality assurance
• Designs and conducts experiments, and analyzes and interprets data
• Uses advanced techniques in the modification or extension of theories and practices of sciences and disciplines to complete assignments
• Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical advisor
• Assists in reviewing scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments
• Communicate concepts to drafters / designers / engineer I

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from accredited program, master's degree or equivalent, engaged in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues, doctorate for faculty
• Has passed or is eligible to take PE exam
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Full knowledge in using appropriate safety factors in scaffold design
• Able to perform and check calculations
• Full knowledge of and ability to develop Engineering calculators
• Able to review / obtain necessary information
• Proficient in utilizing advanced CAD & 3D model skills at drafting complex projects using Revit
• Advances skills on general application
• Knowledge of non-linear analysis
• Full knowledge of regulations and codes
• Ability to obtain project information from site visit
• Knowledge in site inspections of commonly used product lines
• Ability to train others in basic knowledge

Benefits

BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.

Language Requirement

English is essential for everyday operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.