Junior Structural Designer, Buildings

EXP; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EXP is seeking a Junior Structural Designer, Buildings in Hamilton, ON to support our design team on structural design for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional projects.

Responsibilities include assisting with steel, concrete and masonry design, site visits and collaboration with engineers, architects and other consultants. A degree in structural engineering is required, with 1–3 years of experience preferred and NBCC/CSA standards knowledge. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
• Preferably 1–3 years of structural engineering experience focusing on buildings.
• Experience with NBCC and CSA standards.
• Field experience on construction sites and writing site reports.
• Proficiency with Etabs, SAFE, SAP or similar structural design software.
• Team player who can work independently with minimal direction.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to client service and technical excellence.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design of steel, concrete and masonry structures
• Analyze the capacity of existing structures and design reinforcement, when required
• Work with other senior and/or junior engineers collaboratively
• Participate in design meetings with owner, architect, and other consultants
• Participate in construction site meetings
• Conduct site visits during construction to review work for general compliance to structural drawings and contract documents

Skills

Etabs

SAFE

SAP

Driver's license

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

NBCC

CSA standards

Job description

Hamilton, ON

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee‑owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Job Description

Junior Structural Designer, Buildings

Hamilton, ON

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee‑owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Junior Structural Designer, Buildings!

Your work environment at EXP

EXP is seeking a Junior Structural Designer, Buildings to join our Hamilton office. While there is an opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects the primary focus of this position is to assist our design team on structural design for the residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Assist with design of steel, concrete and masonry structures
• Analyze the capacity of existing structures and design reinforcement, when required
• Work with other senior and/or junior engineers collaboratively
• Participate in design meetings with owner, architect, and other consultants
• Participate in construction site meetings
• Conduct site visits during construction to review work for general compliance to structural drawings and contract documents

What Your Experience Looks Like

• Degree in Structural Engineering from a recognized university
• Preferably 1 - 3 years’ experience in structural engineering with a focus on structural analysis and design in buildings
• Experience with NBCC, CSA standards
• Field experience on construction sites, conducting general reviews for compliance with drawings and specifications, and writing site reports
• Experience with Etabs, SAFE, SAP and other similar Structural design software
• Team player with the proven ability to work independently with minimum direction
• Hard worker, who is eager and willing to assume responsibility
• Commitment and dedication to client service as well as technical excellence
• Demonstrated and effective communication skills and the ability to handle changing needs while working effectively with diverse groups
• Strategic thinker with the ability to determine what work is required and draw rational conclusions from all available information
• A valid driver’s license is required

This job posting is for an existing position vacancy within our organization.

The salary range for this role is between $60K - $75K. The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certificates, and specific work location.

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: [e-mail]

About Us

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What Makes Us Different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry‑leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .