Structural Engineer-in-Training

Stantec; Markham; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Structural Engineer to contribute to design teams under guidance, performing calculations, sketches, and drawings for diverse projects. You will collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure design intent and compliance with code requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating disciplines, preparing technical documentation, supporting field services, and participating in cost estimating and value engineering across multiple assignments.

Qualifications

• Assists in design development with sketches, models and drawings.
• Performs structural calculations under supervision.
• Coordinates with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines.
• Supports preparation of technical specifications and standards.
• Ensures compliance with codes and engineering standards.
• Participates in value engineering and cost estimating.

Responsibilities

• Supports project team in development of design documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements.
• Assists in the development of a design through sketches, Analytical models, drawings, and other visual formats.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various project phases.
• Coordinates with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Assists in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.
• Assists with the development of technical specifications & standards.
• Assists in the evaluation and selection of structural systems and materials.
• Complete required structural calculations, under the guidance of a senior engineer.
• Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
• Performs calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Ability to perform on-site design services and field support.
• Work as a contributing team member within a multi-discipline team.
• Understand and work within Stantec's quality control guidelines.
• Comply with Stantec's EH&S program, with a focus on safety in the field.
• Execute structural engineering deliverables on multiple projects in a dynamic work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff.

Skills

Sketching

Analytical models

Drawings

Coordination

Calculations

Site observation

Cost estimation

Quality control

Job description

Your Opportunity

As a Structural Engineer your role is to work with direct supervision and general direction on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a senior engineer/designer. You will participate in the evaluation, recommendation, and specification for engineered systems or products for a project verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards/practices.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Supports project team in development of design documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements.
• Assists in the development of a design through sketches, Analytical models, drawings, and other visual formats.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various project phases.
• Coordinates with other disciplines (architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Assists in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to requests for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.
• Assists with the development of technical specifications & standards.
• Assists in the evaluation and selection of structural systems and materials.
• Complete required structural calculations, under the guidance of a senior engineer.
• Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating
• Performs calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Ability to perform on-site design services and field support.
• Work as a contributing team member within a multi-discipline team.
• Understand and work within Stantec's quality control guidelines.
• Comply with Stantec's EH&S program, with a focus on safety in the field.
• Execute structural engineering deliverables on multiple projects in a dynamic work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff.