Structural Design Engineer (Existing Building Engineering)

RJC Engineers•Kelowna, BC

2d•CA$80,000 - CA$90,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an emerging professional with a few years of career experience looking to grow their career with a respected, employee-owned engineering firm in the Okanagan valley lifestyle. The Kelowna office offers a collaborative team environment focused on enhancing resilient design and extending the service life of existing buildings, thereby reducing embodied carbon. Success in this role is built on forging relationships, demonstrating responsiveness, technical excellence, creative thinking, and leveraging knowledge and experience.

Requirements

Degree in civil engineering from accredited university with courses that include structural engineering design and analysis.
Registered or eligible as P.Eng with EGBC.
5+ years previous experience in structural engineering or construction.
Experience in a consulting firm environment.
Inquisitive, clear thinker who can determine what work is required and who can draw rational conclusions from information available.
Demonstrated and effective communication skills – both written and verbal.
Team player with ability to work as part of a group or independently.
Strong time management skills to successfully balance working on multiple projects simultaneously.
Fast learner with a desire to grow professionally and personally.
Hard worker, ready to assume responsibility quickly and have fun at the same time.
Valid Canadian Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Project Engineers within the project team environment, through the life cycle of a project from conceptual and preliminary stages of the design through to completion.
Engage in site investigation, evaluation of existing buildings, preparation of reports and studies.
Structural engineering of existing building components including architectural features, building equipment, and building enclosure components.
Structural analysis of existing building structure for revised loading conditions, and seismic upgrade situations.
Coordinate with other engineering and architectural disciplines to facilitate projects as prime consultant. This includes assisting the client in developing construction strategies for repair/upgrade work.
Contract administration/construction review of the work you design.
Participate in client project requirement meetings and value analysis, including basic project costing.
Follow quality control procedures established by the practice.