Structural Engineer

Stantec; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Structural Engineer to support Power Delivery and Substation Design projects. You will engage in structural design, quality assurance, and mentoring within a collaborative team. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's in civil engineering and be registered in British Columbia. A competitive salary and a range of benefits are included.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Registered P. Eng. or eligible to obtain P.Eng in British Columbia.
• Experience with BC Hydro and/or substation design.
• Willingness to travel to local project sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and analysis to applicable codes.
• Develop designs using sketches and software.
• Interface with project management to execute plans.
• Conduct quality assurance and mentoring.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Independent work ability

Problem analysis

Structural analysis software knowledge

Team collaboration

Experience in power transmission

Fluency in French

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

Microsoft Office Suite

MathCad

Job description

As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, there's no end to the scope and significance of your work—and to where it can take you at Stantec. Every day, we’re problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful.

Join an integrated team that is working together with industry to deliver innovation for the long term on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world. Team works on diverse industry areas such as generation – thermal, hydropower and other renewable sources of energy, transmission and distribution, oil and gas, and mining.

We are currently seeking a Structural Engineer to join the Integrated Design team. The successful candidate would primarily be supporting Power Delivery and Substation Design work in British Columbia, Canada. This role would provide an opportunity to be a part of a diverse team while focusing on technical growth.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and analysis to applicable codes. Typical structures include heavy industrial/energy infrastructure steel structures and concrete foundations.
• Develop designs through sketches, hand calculations, structural analysis software models
• Work with Engineers and Designers on fit-for-purpose designs that meet the client’s needs and requests.
• Interface with other disciplines and project management to execute projects per the project plan.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to EITs and designers as part of their professional development, while taking an active role in your own career development.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects within Stantec's quality control guidelines.
• Prepare and coordinate project specifications including construction documents.
• Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or clients.
• Travel to local project sites as needed.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Registered P. Eng. or eligible to obtain P.Eng in British Columbia.
• Strong communication, coordination, and time management skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Ability to apply practical knowledge and make sound judgement to analyze issues, interpret information and select methods and solutions to resolve design problems within stand practice guidelines.
• Skills to manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Experience in project team setting and engaging in creative and critical thinking.
• Enthusiastic to expand structural engineering knowledge and keen to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to work on multiple jobs/projects at a time.
• Knowledge of and ability to use industry standard structural analysis software suites (STAAD.Pro, etc.), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of mathematical computational tools such as MathCad and the ability to perform detailed structural calculations within this environment.
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English and French (written and verbal) will be considered a strong asset.
• Experience working or projects related to power transmission and distribution, specifically substations.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and other Stantec offices.
• Field experience is a strong asset.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural.
• BC Hydro and/or substation design experience

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 91,800.00 - Max Salary $ 133,100.00

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Stantec is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all employees.