Structural Engineer

Talent Acquisition Team • Calgary, AB

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

CEP Forensic is seeking a top-notch Structural Engineer for their Calgary office. This role involves tackling complex scenarios and solving mysteries backed by scientific reasoning. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of building science engineering and its application in failure investigations. CEP Forensic, founded in 1972, has 10 offices across Canada and employs over 170 professionals, with a mission to uncover the truth in over 125,000 cases across various fields like Fire Investigation, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Materials, Collision Reconstruction, Chemistry, and Environmental Science. They value Trust, Caring, Excellence, and Adaptability.

Requirements

• At least a bachelor’s degree in civil, building science or architectural science engineering and P. Eng. designation.
• Minimum 6 years of experience of failure and damage analysis, design, construction, maintenance of structures and building envelope systems of commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial buildings and infrastructure.
• Concern for efficiency and strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Curiosity, good judgment, sense of initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to write clear and concise investigation reports.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and commitment to staying current with industry developments and continuous professional development.
• A sense of humor that can brighten up people around you.
• A deep understanding of the power of laughter and its ability to make even the toughest of cases seem less daunting.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage building science and structural failure investigations and determine root and cause of the failure and damage to buildings, foundations, structures, and building envelope systems.
• Attend client meetings and on-site inspections, perform surveys and condition assessments and gather evidence.
• Review technical documentation including drawings, standards, codes, regulations, material specifications, maintenance records, modifications records, etc.
• Perform Provincial Codes and Standards compliance analysis and reviews.
• Determine circumstances surrounding the incident by capturing data, photographs, videos, and interviewing parties associated with the incident.
• Safely secure evidence for further analysis, and presentation to client and/or in court if required.
• Collaborate with other experts and practice leads to deliver holistic and robust analytical reports to clients.
• Provide expert testimony in the court, if required.
• Coach and mentor early career technical staff to support their professional development.
• Assist with new business development and represent the company with professionalism and expertise in client interactions and industry events.
• Follow HSE guidelines, procedures, and policies. Ensure safety of self, others, and the assets.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life harmonization
• Fun and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Performance bonuses
• A benefits package with no waiting period, including health, dental, vision, massages, mental wellbeing, employee and family assistance programs, virtual health consulting, RRSP, fitness and home office allowance, paid time off including your birthday, employee events and fun activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior