Junior Structural Designer - Restoration

Entuitive; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Junior Structural Designer in Toronto to contribute to innovative restoration projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree and can demonstrate strong communication skills, eagerness to learn, and practical experience in construction. Benefits include paid medical insurance, mentorship opportunities, and a commitment to employee growth and inclusivity.

Benefits

Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous parental leave policy

RRSP matching up to 5%

Profit-sharing plan

Qualifications

• A new graduate with co-op experience or up to 2 years of hands-on construction experience.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Interest in embodied carbon is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Mix of office and field work, including writing reports and developing recommendations.
• Preparation of structural designs and attendance at construction progress meetings.
• Conducting investigations and condition assessments of existing structures.

Skills

Communication Skills

Task Management

Technical Knowledge

Education

Applicable degree or diploma

Job description

We are a firm that does things a little differently. This is your opportunity to join our high-calibre, experienced group of professionals on a mission to re-imagine the future by changing the way that buildings are conceived and constructed.

Entuitive is looking for a Junior Structural Designer, with experience or an interest in restoration of existing structures, based in our Toronto office. Take the opportunity to learn more about the restoration service at Entuitive.

We are passionate about our work and the talented individuals that get to deliver complex projects on a regular basis.

What will you do?

• A mix of office and field work

Office work typically includes:

• Writing reports based on observations, assessments, and key findings including Condition Assessment Reports
• Developing written recommendations for necessary repairs and working with the client to prioritize those repairs
• Preparation of Structural designs and Restoration detail drawings, specifications, and tender documents
• Working with the project team from initial evaluation through design to construction completion
• Review of submittals and shop drawings during construction
• Generation of contract administration documentation and assisting with contract administration duties throughout construction

Field work typically includes:

• Investigation and condition assessments of existing structural systems for buildings and parking facilities to identify the extent and cause of deterioration
• Working with structural restoration engineers during investigation and testing of post-tension facilities
• Attendance at construction progress meetings
• Completion of periodic field review during construction

Requirements

What do you need to succeed?

• An applicable degree or diploma from an accredited school.
• A new graduate with co-op experience, or up to 2 years of hands-on construction experience and/or work with existing facilities is considered an asset
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to work with people at all levels including project stakeholders and clients
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and deliverables on an ongoing basis
• Interest in applying new technology to support project processes
• A working knowledge of construction materials and products used in building construction, with a focus on concrete repair and restoration, corrosion protection, traffic toppings, expansion joints and waterproofing systems,
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge and interest related to embodied carbon is considered an asset

Why Entuitive?

• Minimum 3 days a week in office. Building strong relationships and collaborating internally is important to us!
• Commitment to staff growth through mentoring and training.
• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Generous parental leave policy.
• RRSP matching up to 5%.
• Participation in our discretionary profit-sharing plan.

About Entuitive

We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued, respected, and supported. Entuitive will ensure that reasonable accommodations are made to persons with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes.

If you are excited about this opportunity and are interested in learning more about Entuitive, please check out our About Us page.

At Entuitive, we prioritize human-centric evaluation methods and do not utilize AI for screening or recruitment processes.