Senior Structural Engineer

GHD; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior Structural Engineer to join their team in Waterloo. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse facilities projects while contributing to sustainable community development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural design, excellent problem-solving abilities, and be fluent in both English and French. You will collaborate with a talented team, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project deliverables meet high standards. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of diverse structural engineering experience.
• Excellent understanding of structural systems and practical design experience.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to develop effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing existing and new projects with timely completion.
• Produce engineering drawings and specifications for various structures.
• Mentor junior staff and conduct site inspections as necessary.

Skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Structural Design

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

P.ENG Certification

Tools

SAP 2000

ETABS

SAFE

S-FRAME

ROBOT

MS Office

BIM 360

REVIT

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Job Description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Who are we looking for?

Our Ontario EDO (Engineering Design Organization) is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to take on the role of Senior Structural Engineer (English/French) to support our facilities projects.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience, contribute to and be responsible for all structural engineering aspects of multi-disciplinary projects in various markets and businesses with a strong diverse background in structural design and delivery of Buildings’ projects.

In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world, we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners, and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Assist in executing existing and new projects.
• Ensure timely completion of project deliverables and able to manage several projects at once and determine priorities, including sound judgement and decisiveness.
• Produce engineering drawings, details and specifications from conception to final design, according to established standards and procedures for a wide variety of steel and concrete structures.
• Work in Design Bid Build and Design Build environments to advance design packages by providing value added design solutions in conformance with operator requirements and client/end user specifications.
• Mentor and supervise junior and intermediate CAD staff and engineers, prepare construction specifications, tender and contract packages, and conduct site inspections of existing structures as well as those under construction, as necessary.
• Communicate and work with other project team members to provide quality service to clients to ensure that all documentation conforms to client/company standards.
• Assist in preparation of effective proposals seeking targeted project opportunities.
• Develop and implement established company QA/QC processes for project work.
  
  

What you will bring to the team?

• Bilingual (fluent in both English and French).
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario (P.ENG Certification).
• Minimum 10 years of diverse structural engineering experience with a focus on facility design type projects.
• Excellent understanding of structural systems and practical design experience of designing facility structures/buildings, water/earth retaining structures and shallow and deep foundation systems, to name a few.
• Conversant with National building Code of Canada - NBCC and provincial building codes, CSA codes for design of steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures.
• Ability to develop designs to comply with project specific output specifications
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to develop effective and trustworthy relationships both with project teams and within the organization
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong computer skills including experience in structural analysis and design software such as SAP 2000, ETABS, SAFE, S-FRAME and ROBOT and MS Office
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with a positive attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  

The following skills would be considered an asset for this position:

• Licensed in the province of Quebec
• Project management skills and budget and schedule controls
• Knowledge of BIM 360 and REVIT
  
  

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Consulting

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Environmental Services

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