Engineer/Technologist - Manufactured Housing - Coquitlam, BC

Intertek•Coquitlam, BC

2d•CA$75,000 - CA$90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a new position for an Engineer/Technologist specializing in Manufactured Housing. The role involves conducting drawing reviews, performing inspections of structural systems and building components, and ensuring compliance with building codes and specifications for factory-built residential, commercial, and industrial structures. The position requires independent field work, on-site evaluations, and decision-making. Additionally, the role involves assembling Factory Audit Manuals and Certification Listing Reports, conducting plant Quality Control Audits, and providing technical support to the sales team for project scope determination, pricing estimates, and timelines. Travel to manufacturing facilities and client sites across North America, and potentially overseas, is expected. Attendance at technical or industry association meetings is also part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Electrical Engineering or related technical degree/diploma (post-secondary school training in Building Technology at a recognized vocational institute).
Understanding of Canadian and/or US building codes, standards, and construction methods.
Eligible for registration or currently registered as a P.Eng. with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia) or ASTTBC designation.
Ability to travel within Canada and USA.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidate with 5-10 years experience related to building construction and/or design of residential and commercial site built and/or factory-built structures, supplemented by some experience as a construction foreman, superintendent, or contractor.

Responsibilities

Conduct drawing reviews and assure compliance to building codes, specifications of factory-built residential, commercial, and industrial structures in accordance with applicable North American Building Codes.
Perform inspection of structural systems and building components of all types of buildings (wood, steel, other materials) of any occupancy (residential, industrial, commercial).
Ensure compliance of structural and building components to drawings, specifications, building codes, and applicable construction standards.
Work independently in the field and make on-site evaluations and decisions, consistent with the requirements of various Building Codes and construction standards.
Assemble Factory Audit Manuals and Certification Listing Reports based on Quality Control and Technical information gathered during the audits and inspections.
Visit manufacturing facilities to conduct plant Quality Control Audits and Technical Inspection of modular buildings in fabrication.
Travel to various client sites in North America, may also involve some overseas travel.
Attend technical or industry association meetings.
Provide technical support to sales team to determine the scope of new projects and develop pricing estimates and project timelines.