Senior Structural Engineer

Equest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to design building components, perform site evaluations, and ensure compliance with codes. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a solid understanding of software tools, and relevant post-secondary education. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in various engineering software is essential.
• Knowledge of building structural systems across multiple types is necessary.
• Familiarity with architectural design and building codes is required.

Responsibilities

• Design components of buildings while adhering to applicable codes.
• Evaluate engineering design requirements and create construction drawings.
• Conduct engineering activities, including calculations and code research.
• Perform site surveys and document existing/new construction conditions.
• Write engineering specifications for project manuals.
• Review project products for adherence to documents and codes.

Skills

Engineering software skills (ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, AutoCAD, Revit)

Building structural systems knowledge

Familiarity with architectural design concepts

Education

Related post-secondary education

Registered with a relevant professional engineering association

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer who will work with members of the engineering team in order to develop engineering design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of building projects. The individual will have the ability to analyze and understand design intent in order to produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. They will collaborate with other professional disciplines and coordinate the design through all phases of the project using their knowledge of building engineering systems, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies.

Responsibilities

• Designs components of the overall building including integrating architectural design and adhering to applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements
• Evaluates engineering design requirements and creates drawings to support constructions projects
• Performs engineering activities such as calculations, code research, material and building systems research, laying out components, and calculation of program and building areas
• Evaluates site conditions, including zoning requirements and site constraints and performs site surveys and field reviews to accurately document existing and new construction conditions
• Synthesizes, interprets and coordinates technical information to write engineering specifications for Project Manuals
• Reviews project products, services and shop drawings to ensure adherence to project documents, relevant jurisdictional codes and corporate quality controls

Required Skills

• Is proficient in Engineering software skills, including ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, S-Concrete, AutoCAD, Revit, as well as other elemental design software
• Engineering knowledge related to building structural systems and multiple building types
• Familiarity with architectural design concepts and building codes is required
• Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
• Registered with a relevant professional engineering association

Required Experience

• 10+ years of project work experience
• Experience in structural engineering buildings systems