Structural Engineer

ISL’s Buildings Team works to deliver excellent service for our clients, both internal and external. Committed to finding, mentoring and growing the right individual, our team approach is integral to our success:

We offer our team members a diverse range of projects on which to hone their skills and are committed to team member career progression

Together we enjoy a challenge and variety in our work. We pride ourselves on delivering quality service to our clients on each of our projects

Reporting into the Technical Lead, Buildings, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed structural engineering designs from concept, through tender to construction for a wide variety of projects including commercial, recreational, municipal, industrial, and residential buildings, in various structural materials (mass timber, light-frame wood, concrete, masonry and steel)

• Assembling and reviewing structural deliverables in collaboration with other team members

• Reviewing and coordinating deliverables with other project team members including architectural, civil, landscape, process, mechanical, electrical, contractors and suppliers as each project requires

• Participating in project meetings

• Completing assessments and preparing reports for various buildings and structures

• Supporting construction administration objectives and performing field reviews, including travel to rural locations

• Mentoring junior engineers and reviewing their work

• Observing and maintaining quality assurance practices and documentation standards on all projects

• Actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives

• Being a lifelong learner and staying current on industry trends and emerging technologies

• Collaborating with, advising, and assisting team members in other groups and offices

Your approach to a strong work ethic and client-centric approach in your work

An example of how your organizational, communication, or problem-solving skills have contributed to a successful project

Registered as a P.Eng. with 7+ years of relevant work experience

Previous design and construction experience in building structural systems within the building construction industry

Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with a variety of clients and consultant team members to deliver projects successfully

Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate which multidisciplinary team member should be contacted for project efficiency

Knowledge and application of structural theory, the National Building Code of Canada, and Canadian Design Standards. Preferred knowledge as it would apply to wood, steel, and reinforced concrete

Working knowledge of Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Familiarity with structural analysis software (e.g., SAP2000, SAFE, S-Frame, ETABS, WoodWorks Sizer or other similar)

Preferred experience in a consulting engineering environment

A graduate degree in structural engineering would be considered an asset

Experience managing or mentoring other engineers

Thank you for considering ISL Engineering as your next step.

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