Structural Engineer

Work setting

• Urban area
• Construction company

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
• Interpret, review and approve survey and civil design work
• Plan and design major civil projects such as buildings, roads, bridges, dams, water and waste management systems and structural steel fabrications

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Design
• Operations
• Quality assurance or control

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Area of specialization

• Construction
• Structural engineering

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits