Junior Civil/Structural Engineer

Spark Power • Calgary, AB

56d

About The Position

Spark Power is looking for a Civil/Structural Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for developing and stamping Structural engineering packages for construction projects in the utilities, large commercial and industrial sectors. This is a very hands-on role, working directly with clients, our sales team and managers to answer technical questions and create proposed solutions.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience with a focus on civil and structural engineering. Must have hands on experience on Canadian design codes to complete designs of steel and/or concrete structures.
• Achieved professional engineering status in Alberta or other province.
• Must have a working knowledge and ability to use programs such as structural design software S-Frame & drafting software AutoCAD and review software like Navisworks. Working knowledge on Micro-station will be an asset.
• Familiarity with CSA, NBC, and provincial building codes and industry standards.
• Must have industrial Canadian experience. Experience in T&D industry will be asset.
• Strong project management capability with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and on budget.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to work with people at all levels including project stakeholders and clients.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and deliverables on an ongoing basis.
• Ability and willingness to travel to client sites and project locations on an as-needed basis to support design reviews, site visits, and construction activities.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge on Micro-station will be an asset.
• Experience in T&D industry will be asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the analysis and design of concrete and steel structural elements including substation structures like A-frame, bus structures, pipe racks, cable tray support systems, piles / foundations structures for transformers, grading, oil containment systems on greenfield as well as brownfield projects.
• E-House design and installation, including foundations and structural framing.
• Experience supporting RFPs and bid submissions, including preparing engineering hours estimates and material take-offs to support project costing and proposals.
• Prepare and review fabrication and shop drawings, including E-House fabrication drawings
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop/deliver cost effective and constructible designs.
• Participating in equipment/material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting activities.
• Preparing and self-checking engineering calculations.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and designers
• Review and approval of team members professional work product and authentication.
• Provide engineering support during construction and installation
• Collaborating with others to progress and complete designs of various steel and/or concrete structures for industrial projects.
• Participate in client meetings facilitating solutions to design issues and challenges and providing status updates.
• Interdepartmental coordination, review of vendor and fabricator drawings, structural steel and rebar shop drawings review.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and commission, and bonus structure
• Excellent benefits package with flexible options and wellness spending accounts
• RRSP program
• Hands-on and supportive leadership team
• Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training
• Employee referral bonus program
• Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed