Structural Engineer - Intermediate

Mainstay Engineers and Owner Reps Ltd.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saskatchewan is seeking an Intermediate Structural Engineer to drive business development and deliver high-quality design solutions for capital construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in structural engineering, strong communication skills, and proficiency in relevant design software. This position requires collaboration with clients and project teams to meet service requirements and expectations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in consulting engineering environment managing new structural project and restoration projects.
• P.Eng designation in the Province of Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development in the structural space and work with integrity.
• Communicate directly with clients to establish service requirements.
• Provide solid design solutions and alternatives for client needs.
• Perform complex calculations and design notes using Mathcad and/or Excel.
• Complete designs for shallow and deep foundations of buildings.
• Conduct structural reviews of existing buildings.
• Participate in project meetings with engineering and clients.

Skills

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Mathcad

Excel

SAP2000

Effective Interpersonal Skills

Project management

Customer Service

Strong negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Mathcad

Excel

SAP2000

Job description

Mainstay is a proud Buffalo River Dene Nation owned company based in Saskatoon, SK. We seek to help mining companies in Canada by providing technical solutions for their operations and their capital construction projects. Our multidisciplinary teams of qualified professionals have successfully overseen billions of dollars worth of projects in mining and other industries.

Responsibilities:

The successful individual will have the opportunity to be a part of the team by being an asset in helping to achieve Mainstay’s business goals and objectives. Intermediate Structural Engineer will drive business development in the structural space, work with integrity, and demonstrate effective and efficient organizational skills. Reporting to the Team Lead, you are responsible for communicating directly with clients and customers to establish service requirements and provide solid design solutions and alternatives that meet client needs. This role will actively contribute to projects and support the Engineer Manager, Engineer Lead and Project Managers within their department. Providing designs, proposals and engineering deliverables.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex calculations and design notes using Mathcad and/or Excel.
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Inventor and Navisworks
• Familiar with durability of structures and chemical failure mechanisms such as corrosion.
• Ability to complete designs of shallow and deep foundations for buildings and machinery equipment.
• Ability to complete designs of steel connections, platforms, lifting plans, and monorails.
• Familiar with hoopers, conveyors, bins and piping equipment.
• Complete structural reviews of existing buildings/structures
• Complete written condition/inspections reports
• Completion of engineering design assignments using different materials (i.e., reinforced concrete, steel, masonry, timber), and structural behaviour.
• Completion of complex engineering design projects in conjunction with senior engineers
• Use of a variety of Canadian standards, engineering principles and techniques to solve engineering problems
• Office review of structural engineering shop drawings and calculations
• Field review of structural related construction (e.g. reinforced concrete, steel, masonry, timber)
• Application of design software (i.e. SAP2000) for structural design in conjunction with senior engineers
• Recommend technological improvements to the department
• Assist other engineers in carrying out technical tasks requiring accuracy in calculations, completeness of data and adherence to prescribed testing analysis, design or computation methods
• Providing guidance to junior and student engineers or technicians as required
• Participate in project meetings between engineering, project management, and client.
• Perform project quality checks, project quality audits, build lessons learned documentation and improvement plans
• Understand and apply all applicable industry and client standards/specifications for design and engineering
• Being open to receiving advice and guidance from senior engineers.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Mathcad, Excel, and SAP2000.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement
• Effective Interpersonal Skills – Strong Written and Verbal skills are a must, to ensure clear communication between team members, clients, contractors, and suppliers
• Able to work effectively both independently under minimal supervision, and as a member of a team
• Strong customer service focus supported by solid time management and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to complete work within given timelines
• Systematic approach to problem solving
• Demonstrated negotiating skills
• Excellent Personal Computing Skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to adapt to various environments and situations
• Willing to travel occasionally

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/Structural Engineering with P.Eng designation in the Province of Saskatchewan.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in consulting engineering environment managing new structural project and restoration projects