RQ07378 - Engineer-E3 - Burnaby

Randstad Canada; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking an Intermediate Structural Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Burnaby, BC. The role requires a minimum of four years in a relevant engineering field, a Bachelors in civil/structural engineering, and a valid P.Eng. certification with EGBC.

Possession of a Permit to Practice and capacity for field work are essential. The candidate should be comfortable with an in-office training phase (5 days/week) followed by a hybrid work arrangement; travel may be required;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering from a recognized Canadian university.
• Registered P.Eng. (Civil/Structural) in good standing with EGBC.
• Must have or obtain Permit to Practice Number with EGBC prior to assignment.
• Must follow Professional Practice Management Plan and Quality Management Pillar.

Responsibilities

• Develop safe engineering designs for low to medium complexity projects, within budget and schedule.
• Assist management to meet safety, cost, quality and time objectives, including cost estimates and progress reporting.
• Conduct independent studies and analyses, recommend safe engineering designs and standard methods.
• Perform periodic on-site QC/monitoring to ensure design compliance.

Skills

Engineering experience

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural Eng

P.Eng. (Civil/Structural) in good standing with EGBC

EGBC Permit to Practice Number

Job description

Are you a Intermediate Structural Engineer and have an adquate experience in the field? This 12- months contract role maybe a good fit for you.

General Description

• The E3 - Engineer is a fully qualified and accredited engineering professional who applies theoretical and practical knowledge to provide engineering design, estimating, planning, and quality management services for low to medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

Advantages

Location details

The candidate must reside in the Lower Mainland in BC.

Flexible work model based on business needs.

Must be willing to work from office for 5 days a week during training and familiarization with the work and team (potentially first 6-7 months).

Role may switch to hybrid subject to the needs of the business and approval by management.

The position is based out of Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC.

Relocation assistance will not be provided.

Travel requirements

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver License - must be willing to travel including by plane and by boat.

Must have access to a personal vehicle and smartphone and be able to use them for business purposes as required.

Location of Services: Edmonds A01

Responsibilities

• A minimum four (4) years of in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.
• Develop safe engineering solutions by using initiative and judgement to perform activities such as developing designs, analyzing and resolving problems, and interpreting engineering specifications on low to medium complexity assignments for projects and/or operations.
• Assist project or operations management to meet safety, cost, quality, and time objectives by performing activities such as proposing changes in plans and estimated costs, recommending payment for work completed by contractors, preparing progress reports, coordinating work schedules and other similar tasks.
• Participate in engineering practice by conducting independent studies and analysis, exercising judgment in selecting and interpreting information, recommending safe engineering designs, and making typical decisions related to standard methods and designs so that engineering standards are maintained.
• Perform periodic tasks independently which may include on-site construction quality control and monitoring to ensure design compliance.
• Engage with senior engineering team where engineering problems are difficult, complex, or unusual to support management of engineering risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural Engineering by recognized universities in Canada.
• Registered P.Eng. (Civil/Structural) in good standing with EGBC.
• Prior to commencement on assignment, the selected candidate must have their own sole practitioner, or the use of their firm's, Permit to Practice with EGBC.
• The candidate shall work under Professional Practice Management Plan, Quality Management Pillar. The Registrant shall apply their own or their firm's Permit to Practice Number to work that is Sealed by the Registrant. Retention and preservation of all project documentation produced by the Registrant during their contract will be retained to satisfy EGBC Bylaws.
• Current confined space entry training and fall arrest training (successful candidate may acquire within 1 month of start of work).
• PSSP 2, 3, and DBC(can be provided by company).

Nice-to-have skills and qualifications

• Experience working for a Canadian utility owner is an asset.
• Experience performing a variety of structural non-destructive testing (NDT) for reinforced concrete structures is considered an asset.
• Experience with structural concrete repair and rehabilitation is an asset.
• Experience with seismic retrofit of existing structures is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in design related to Distribution plant including U/G and O/H - may include feasibility studies, preliminary design, detailed design, field work, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in structural assessment, design, rehabilitation, and construction activity support of reinforced concrete utility structures, including maintenance holes, vaults, duct banks, and other underground infrastructure.
• Familiar with MMCD, MoTT Utilities Manual, CoV Utilities Design Manual, etc. and design and permitting requirements of Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Bridge design knowledge is considered an asset.
• Experience with asset structural condition assessment, risk-based prioritization, and rehabilitation planning for aging infrastructure is an asset.

Any role specializations or niche expertise needed

• Requires working outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to construction-related elements and may include walking in steep grades and long distances occasionally.
• Must be comfortable using ladders, fall arrest harnesses, and other PPE, during field work activities.
• Must be knowledgeable and comfortable using the latest remote working technologies to correspond and collaborate with project stakeholders.
• May require working nights or weekends occasionally based on project needs.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle.