Structural Engineer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop construction specifications and procedures
• Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate building and construction materials
• Plan and design major civil projects such as buildings, roads, bridges, dams, water and waste management systems and structural steel fabrications
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates
• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings
• Participate in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
• Autodesk REVIT
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• CAE - computer-aided engineering
• MS Outlook

Area of work experience

• Design
• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Testing

Civil engineering experience

• Buildings and structures

Area of specialization

• Structural engineering
• Construction design and supervision

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Airport security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available
• Valid driver's licence
• Parking paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week