Structural Design Engineer

Summit Search Group; Port Hope; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Port Hope is looking for a Design Engineer. You will provide design expertise in compliance with building codes while managing projects. The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering degree and be a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario, with strong leadership and communication skills. Experience with structural design software is preferred, as well as PMP certification.

Benefits

Accommodations for disabilities during recruitment

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant design standards and codes.
• Results-oriented self-starter with strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and provide direction.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert design engineering services and oversight.
• Conduct technical investigations and make recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory codes and standards.

Skills

Knowledge of design standards and codes

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of structural design software

Education

Civil Engineering degree (structural subfield)

Professional engineer (P.Eng. or E.I.T.)

PMP (Project Management Professional)

Lean certification

Ontario/National Building Code courses

Tools

ETABS

SAFE

Robot

SAP2000

Job description

Our client is a leading manufacturing company.

Position Scope

Reporting to the Manager, Engineer & Projects this position provides design expertise to the site and project engineering group in the application of the National Build and Fire Codes in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide design engineering services, expert opinion, structural and civil inspections, project management and oversite for the design, construction and/or maintenance of various building, equipment, lifting device upgrades and fire safety upgrades at a uranium conversion facility.
• Conducts technical investigations, studies and reports and makes related recommendations.
• Responsible for ensuring site compliance with all regulatory codes, standards, and company structural and civil design criteria and test reports.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant design standards and codes.
• Results oriented self-starter with strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization and provide direction and oversight to the mechanical skilled trades group through written instructions and sketches.
• Knowledge of structural design/software such as ETABS, SAFE, Robot, SAP2000 an asset.

Education and Experience

• Civil Engineering degree (structural subfield).
• Professional engineer (P.Eng. or E.I.T.) licensed to practice in the province of Ontario (or actively working towards).
• Clear police background check.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) considered an asset.
• Lean certification or demonstrated experience an asset.
• Ontario/National Building Code courses an asset.

Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.