Structural Engineer

NORR; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a Structural Engineer to join their talented Canadian team. This role offers the chance to develop engineering design solutions that meet the unique context, budget, and aesthetic needs of various building projects. You'll lead projects, collaborate with other professionals, and ensure seamless coordination throughout all phases of design and construction. If you have a strong background in structural systems, engineering software, and a passion for creating efficient technical solutions, this opportunity could be your next career milestone. Join a team that values creativity and expertise in building engineering!

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of project work experience in structural engineering.
• Registered with a relevant professional engineering association.

Responsibilities

• Design components of buildings while adhering to codes and requirements.
• Evaluate site conditions and perform site surveys for construction.

Skills

Engineering software skills

Building structural systems knowledge

Architectural design concepts

Electrical engineering systems design

Project management

Education

Post-secondary education in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

Posted Friday, January 24, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Canadian team. They will develop engineering design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of building projects and will have the ability to analyze and understand design intent in order to produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. They will have the opportunity to lead projects while collaborating with other professional disciplines, ensuring seamless coordination throughout all project phases using their knowledge of building engineering systems, materials, building codes, and construction technologies.

Duties and 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 construction 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

• Proficient in engineering software skills, including AutoCAD, Revit MEP, as well as electrical engineering systems design software.
• Engineering knowledge related to building structural systems and multiple building types.
• Familiarity with architectural design concepts and building codes is required.
• Successfully completed related post-secondary education; a Master's degree would be an asset.
• Registered with a relevant professional engineering association.
• Possesses or has the ability to obtain Reliability security clearance.

Required Experience

• 4-7 years of project work experience.
• Experience in structural engineering building systems.