Structural Engineer

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Office
• Service company
• Consulting firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Confer with clients and other members of the engineering team and conduct research to determine project requirements
• Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate building and construction materials
• Prepare contract documents and review and evaluate tenders for construction projects
• Provide customer service
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• Project management software
• Autodesk REVIT
• MS Excel

Area of work experience

• Design

Construction specialization

• Residential construction

Area of specialization

• Structural engineering

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication