Civil/Structural Engineer

Propak•Airdrie, AB

About The Position

This role involves applying theoretical and practical engineering principles to contribute to the success of Propak's operations. The engineer will interact with cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring designs and installations comply with codes, standards, and client specifications. Responsibilities include performing structural design of modular steel packages, pipe racks, and pipe supports, as well as designing concrete and steel foundations for various equipment. The role also encompasses grading and drainage engineering, soil report analysis, pipe support specification and design, lifting analysis, and reviewing designs by other engineers. Additionally, the position requires checking and approving structural steel and civil drawings, participating in 3D model reviews, liaising with other disciplines, coordinating with cross-functional teams, assisting with technical issue resolution in the shop or field, and preparing documents and reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university
Professional Engineer registered and in good standing with Alberta Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA)
Ability to meet objectives while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Use of appropriate theoretical and practical engineering principles to solve technical problems
Ability to interpret and utilize complex information
Solid reading, research, and analytical skills
Ability to understand complex, technical verbal and written instructions
Ability to interpret and utilize complex information, computer-based designs, drawings, specialized technical manuals, and specifications
Excellent visualization skills
Strong detail orientation
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to take independent action to accomplish objectives
Positive attitude
Ability to create systems for checking accuracy and monitoring the quality of work
Advanced mathematics and science skills
Willingness to learn new skills, systems, and procedures
As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict of Interest Agreement, and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement

Nice To Haves

Experience in civil and structural design of oil and gas process facilities is an asset
S-FRAME engineering software experience is an asset
Experience with Canadian (NBCC, CSA, CISC) and US (UBC, ASCE, AISC) building, structural, and concrete codes is an asset
Experience with design of concrete and steel pile foundations is an asset
Experience in FEA, vibration analysis, and impact/shock related problems is an asset
Experience within an EPC and EPCM work environment is an asset
Fabrication shop designing experience is an asset
Solid understanding of design and drafting practices for civil/structural components associated with gas compression
Sound knowledge of Finite Element Method (FEM) and vibration theory is an asset

Responsibilities

Apply appropriate theoretical and practical engineering principles to contribute to the overall success of Propak's operations through interaction with cross-functional engineering teams
Ensure designs and installations comply with codes, standards, and client specifications
Perform structural design of modular steel packages, pipe racks, and pipe supports
Design concrete and steel foundations for structures, compressor packages, and tanks
Perform grading and drainage engineering, including ditch, culvert and pond sizing
Analyze soil reports for foundation selection
Specify and design pipe supports
Perform lifting analysis
Check and review designs by Civil / Structural Engineers
Check and approve structural steel drawings and civil drawings
Participate in 3D model reviews
Liaise with other disciplines
Coordinate with cross-functional engineering discipline teams including Process, Mechanical Drafting and Project Engineering
Assist with resolving technical issues in the shop or in the field
Prepare documents and reports