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Are you a Structural Technologist with familiarity with the design of reinforced concrete, steel and timber for bridges and transportation infrastructure? Do you have strong attention to detail, strive to stay current with technology, while constantly looking for new opportunities for innovation? Are you someone with the potential to lead or help mentor a small team of structural drafting technologists? If so, we want to hear from you!
ISL is seeking a Senior Structural Technologist to join our expanding structures team in our beautiful Burnaby and Langley, BC offices. The scope for the role depends on your experience level, but in all cases, the focus will be to continue the growth of ISL’s structural engineering services in Western Canada, which vary from standalone bridge design, to coordinated multidisciplinary projects in support of our water wastewater, landscape architecture and transportation engineering groups. Regardless of your experience level, you will be provided with a tight-knit group of dedicated engineers and technicians and a mentoring, motivational, and collaborative environment to thrive.
A Little About Us
We are engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and support teams that work together to deliver infrastructure, minimizing environmental impact and maximizing benefit to the community. When it comes to bridges and other structures, ISL’s strongest niches include highway bridge design and rehabilitation; challenging pedestrian bridge design, particularly those with complicated construction staging or remote access; mass-timber bridges of all styles; the inspection of all kinds of bridge structures, from long-span tied arches to mountain trail bridges at high altitudes; retaining walls, culverts and transportation infrastructure; and the seismic retrofit and rehabilitation of bridges and buildings.
ISL’s Team Of Over 580 Engineers, Technicians, And Other Professionals Works To Deliver Excellence For Our Clients, Both Internal And External. Committed To Finding, Mentoring, And Growing The Right Individual, Our Team-focused Approach Is Central To Our Success
- Flexible – We are a strong results-oriented team of professionals. As a high functioning, remotely-enabled group, we are not your typical 9-5; we allow for flexibility in how and where work gets done, taking into account the life schedules of our team.
- Interesting Work – We have a variety of building and bridge projects, ranging from viewing platforms and short-span pedestrian bridges that need to be installed in remote areas using helicopters, to long-span cable-supported bridges and mass timer structures We also take on culverts, retaining walls, and all kinds of other transportation structures across Western Canada.
- Entrepreneurial – We are a group of passionate individuals who work independently and as part of a team but always in support of one another. We take initiative, run with new ideas, and collectively share in project success.
A Little About You
Your cover letter must demonstrate:
- Your experience and passion in structural drafting
- Your desire for continuous learning and advancement in the industry
- Why are you interested in working with the ISL team?
Your Resume Should Show Us
- Technical College Diploma or equivalent experience is required
- Minimum 15 years of experience in bridge engineering consulting or equivalent
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and to work in a group environment
- Ability to visualize and project 3D objects into 2D views (and vice-versa)
- Familiarity with the concepts of project setup and workflow
- AutoCAD / Civil 3D experience (terrain modelling a definite asset)
- Quality and Drawing Management Systems
Bonus Points For
- Registration as an AScT or similar
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience / education in the following: bridges, structural, and related drafting/design, particularly with BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit
- Familiarity with Canadian design codes and standards
- Experience or willingness to assist in occasional construction supervision in conjunction with other professionals
- Construction and/or survey experience is desirable
Responsibilities
A Little More About the Role
- Working alongside a team of engineers to prepare and develop layouts, designs, and estimates from general instructions and preliminary sketches, diagrams or schematics
- Recommending modifications and changes for design improvement, conflicts, simplification, and adherence with provincial codes and standards
- Preparing working drawings from conceptual layouts to detailed finished products
- Assisting in producing renderings for proposals and conceptual designs
- Coordination of responsibilities on structural and multidisciplinary projects
- Conducting quality control activities for independent review and checking of multidisciplinary drawings
- Preparation and assembly of multiple deliverables under tight timeframes
- Completion of drawings with 3D models and 2D sections
- Applying a practical approach to work, balancing requirements with delivery schedules
- Ensuring that drawings are prepared based on specific project drafting standards
- Ensuring accuracy of scale and confirm the accuracy of geometric information presented on drawings
- Performing quantity takeoffs based on drawing information
- Supervising and mentoring junior and intermediate technicians
What ISL Offers
We value you for your skills, work ethic, and contributions and want to ensure that your personal success is intertwined with your professional success. Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial and spiritual well-being, which is why our strong benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.
Depending on your experience level, the salary range for this is:
- $100,000 - $135,000 (based on a 40-hr work week, not including overtime)
Here Are Some Of The Amazing Benefits We Provide
- Excellent mentorship and team atmosphere.
- Flexible amount and timing of working hours.
- Hybrid model of work, although there is a focus on in-office collaboration.
- Great employer-paid benefits, including health, dental and extensive paramedical services.
- Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts.
- An excellent Group RRSP system.
- Significant annual bonus incentives.
- Paid professional development opportunities and memberships.
- 24/7/365 Employee Family Assistance Program.
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