Engineer, Structural

EPCOR; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EPCOR in Edmonton, AB, is seeking a Full Time, Permanent Structural Engineer to join the Rossdale Water Treatment Plant team. You will apply structural and geotechnical expertise to design, assess and deliver wastewater infrastructure projects, guiding them from planning through construction.

Reporting to Engineering Design Services, you will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliant, cost-effective and safe solutions within schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Master’s Degree in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering is highly desirable.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in a Professional Engineer role, involving various structural designs.
• Experience in drainage structures, pump & lift stations, outfalls is preferred.
• Familiar with Alberta Building Code, Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code, CSA A23.3, S16, S6, O86 and municipal bylaws.
• Knowledge in Finite Element Analysis, computer modeling and simulation; steel, concrete and wood design.
• Knowledge in fluid mechanics, hydraulics, pipe and open channel flow, pump selection and design is desirable.
• Knowledge in slope stability, erosion and sediment control, earth load analysis for underground infrastructure preferable.
• Knowledge in storm-water management and low impact development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to the Linear Asset Engineering plans and directions, ensure understanding of the strategy.
• Develop and implement 3–12 month deliverables within the Linear Asset Engineering plan.
• Ensure on-time delivery of in-house design, construction and shop drawings.
• Develop, implement and review design processes to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Perform structural simulations, computer modeling, finite element analysis and calculations.
• Review proposed designs and materials; research new materials and technologies.
• Review design calculations, simulations and drawings to ensure constructibility and cost effectiveness.
• Confirm design intent, complete conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs for capital projects.
• Provide Geotechnical support and coordinate operability/constructability reviews.
• Oversee management of contracts and contractors; promote safe, high-performance work.

Skills

Structural design

Geotechnical design

Finite Element Analysis

Computer modeling

Hydraulics

Stormwater management

Drainage structures

Pumps & lift stations

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Structural/Geotechnical

Job description

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a Full Time, Permanent Structural Engineer position working out of the Rossdale Water Treatment Plant in Edmonton, Alberta.

As a Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, assessment, and delivery of critical wastewater infrastructure projects that support the communities we serve. Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Design Services, you will provide structural engineering expertise for linear assets throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction support. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you'll help develop innovative, compliant, and cost-effective solutions while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

We welcome applications from internal and external candidates. EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using their '@epcor.com' email address to ensure proper consideration of internal seniority.

What you’d be responsible for

• Provide input to the Linear Asset Engineering plans and directions, ensure an appropriate understanding of the strategy throughout design and ensure on-going effective positioning and appropriate relationships between other positions.
• Develop and implement stratum appropriate (3 – 12 month) deliverables within the context of the Linear Asset Engineering business plan.
• Ensure the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics that include productivity, quality, and on-time delivery of in-house design, construction and shop drawings.
• Develop, implement and review design processes to ensure compliance to policies, standards, regulatory requirements and ensure mitigation of risks.
• Perform required structural simulations, computer modeling, finite element analysis and calculations for various structural designs to ensure the designs are optimized, cost effective, and comply with governing design codes and regulations.
• Review new products proposed by consultants, manufacturers, suppliers to use in the system infrastructure. Conduct research on new materials and technologies available in market to use in drainage infrastructure projects.
• Review design calculations, structural simulations, geotechnical reports, methods, procedures and construction drawings submitted by consultants and ensure the work meets applicable codes, and EWSI standards, include ensuring design are constructible and cost effective.
• Confirm design intent, complete conceptual designs, preliminary and detailed designs for capital projects including flood mitigation, sewer upgrading and rehabilitation, sewer separation, etc. Provide support to various other areas including Facilities and Plants.
• Provide Geotechnical support.
• Coordinates operability and constructability hazard review of projects to optimize designs.
• Provide oversight on the management of contracts and contractors
• Demonstrate a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented, easy to do business with manner of working

What’s required to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Master’s Degree in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering is highly desirable.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in a Professional Engineer role, involving various structural designs, including drainage structures, pump & lift stations, outfalls etc.
• A proven experience in structural and geotechnical design, including design of drainage and municipal infrastructures.
• Must be familiar with Alberta Building Code, Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code, CSA A23.3, S16, S6, S16, O86 and municipal bylaws.
• Knowledge in Finite Element Analysis, computer modeling and simulation; steel, concrete and wood design.
• Knowledge in fluid mechanics, hydraulics, pipe & open channel flow, pump selection and design is desirable.
• Knowledge in slope stability, erosion and sediment control, as well as earth load analysis for underground infrastructure is preferable.
• Knowledge in storm-water management and low impact development (LIDs) is desirable.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: PROF

Hours of work: 80 hours bi-weekly

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• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance is required on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
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