Structural Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Generous PTO

Top Workplaces Award

Job summary

The Sargent & Lundy Toronto office is seeking a structural engineer to apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, and steel/concrete design to power transmission projects. You will prepare calculations, designs, and specifications and interface with clients for technical discussions.

You will travel to client and vendor sites for reviews and field verifications, and benefit from a hybrid work arrangement with three days in office and two remote days.

Qualifications

• Degree from CEAB or ABET-accredited program with strong materials, structural analysis and design background.
• 1+ year experience as a structural engineer on substations projects preferred.
• Ability to communicate technical detail effectively with clients.
• Experience writing and supporting structural calculations and drawings.
• Familiarity with design codes such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and foundations.
• Prepare calculations, designs and technical specifications for structural materials.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers and suppliers to ensure timely design and review.
• Review existing facilities for upgrades and propose replacements with findings for clients.
• Travel to client/vendor offices and substations for design reviews and field verifications.
• Mentor/guide other engineers within project teams and communities of practice.

Skills

Materials

Structural analysis

Structural steel design

Reinforced concrete design

Client communication

Education

CEAB/ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

MathCad

STAAD PRO

SAP2000

SAFE

RISA 3D

RISA Floor

Job description

Description

This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design. As a member of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of power transmission modifications and upgrades to support client recommendations and reviews including creating calculations, document designs, and specifications.

• You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of structural engineering issues.
• You will perform structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations.
• Develop integrated structural designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work.
• You will have direct interface with the client and communicate technical information.
• You will preparetechnical specifications for structural materials.
• You will Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
• Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
• You will develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L's systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice".
• You will travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.

This position may require access to U.S. export-controlled information. As such, candidates must be a citizen of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Essential skills and experience:

• This position requires a degree from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board - accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET-accredited program with a strong academic background in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• 1 or more years experience as a practicing structural engineer preferably as a member of a project team working on the design and upgrade of electrical substations.
• Abilitycommunicate effectively with the client with appropriate level of technical detail
• Ability to perform occasional walk-downsand visit client site to attend scoping meetings.
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations.
• Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy.
• Technically knowledgeable of the practical application of structural engineering including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity.
• Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, RISA 3D and RISA Floor
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• PE license
• Experience in the design of light industrial building structures

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Compensation Range

$56,236 - $80,862

Transparency Statement

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent and Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We embrace the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment process. AI-enabled tools may support certain stages of recruitment, but human judgment remains central to the candidate experience, and all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.