Structural Designer
About The Position
Working with the Principals, Engineers and Designers to create new designs, problem solve and technical tasks. You will develop skills in a variety of responsibilities including calculations, completeness of data and using prescribed analysis, design or computation methods. Our Structural Department works on a variety of projects including high rise, commercial, data centers, and public buildings. You will also be exposed to areas of Building Science. In this role, you will: Provides structural design and technical support for structures including structural steel, reinforced concrete, precast concrete and timber Uses initiative and judgment to resolve problems, interprets engineering specifications, investigates design and field engineering difficulties and co-ordinates work schedules Prepares progress reports Conduct site investigations and evaluations of existing building and structures Provide technical support, participate in investigations, report write ups, design development and site review phases of a variety of structural projects. Prepare construction Working Drawings, Specifications and Terms of Reference Uses initiative and judgment to resolve problems, obtain and analyze data, design or modify equipment components Solves problems by applying standards and following detailed instructions Makes decisions within established guidelines, procedures and practices Conduct condition survey assessments through the testing and evaluation of building envelope systems Preparing reports, repair details and specifications for residential, commercial and industrial buildings Collaborate with Salas O’Brien engineering offices across Canada
Requirements
- University Degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering ideal
- P.Eng., or eligibility for registration in BC
- 4 - 5 years design experience in steel, concrete and wood
- Knowledge of building and design codes is required
- Working knowledge of BCBC and various city bylaws
- Proven ability in preparing reports, specifications, and drawing packages
- Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
Nice To Haves
- Proficient in SAP2000, SAFE and ETABS and a various design analysis software an asset
- Understanding of Building Science an asset
Responsibilities
- Provides structural design and technical support for structures including structural steel, reinforced concrete, precast concrete and timber
- Uses initiative and judgment to resolve problems, interprets engineering specifications, investigates design and field engineering difficulties and co-ordinates work schedules
- Prepares progress reports
- Conduct site investigations and evaluations of existing building and structures
- Provide technical support, participate in investigations, report write ups, design development and site review phases of a variety of structural projects.
- Prepare construction Working Drawings, Specifications and Terms of Reference
- Uses initiative and judgment to resolve problems, obtain and analyze data, design or modify equipment components
- Solves problems by applying standards and following detailed instructions
- Makes decisions within established guidelines, procedures and practices
- Conduct condition survey assessments through the testing and evaluation of building envelope systems
- Preparing reports, repair details and specifications for residential, commercial and industrial buildings
- Collaborate with Salas O’Brien engineering offices across Canada
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
