Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer - ( 210002FH )

Description

Join a team that has been partnering with our clients for more than 100 years to improve the quality of life around the world. When it comes to hydropower, dams, locks, and navigation projects, we design with the next generation in mind. We operate with the strength of a $3B company paired with the agility of a specialized waterpower and dams group, to deliver some of the most iconic and cutting edge projects around the world. This proud legacy has fostered a culture of innovation and safety, leading our team to design the world’s most impactful waterpower and dam projects—projects vital to both local and global communities.

Your Opportunity

At Stantec we take pride in our ability to offer a flexible workplace. The ideal candidate will have the option to work from home on a full time or part time basis, with some limited requirements to attend client sites or a local office for collaboration with the team.

The successful candidate will work with general supervision and direction on average sized projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Senior Engineer/Designer. They will participate in the evaluation, recommendation, and specification for engineered systems or products for a project verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards/practices.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for projects of average complexity/size.
• Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all structural components relating to various structural systems.
• Performs preliminary and detailed structural analysis and design for various heavy industrial and power generation structures (industrial buildings, equipment and piping supports, hydraulic structures), with opportunities in other sectors (bridges, transmission, distribution, and substation structures, etc.).
• Engages in the development of a design through engineering calculations, sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Utilizes technologies in development of three-dimensional models of structural systems and provides markups for junior engineers/ designers.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various structural phases including site plans, general equipment arrangements, conceptual and detailed structural developments, detailed component design, and fabrication level assembly information.
• Opportunities to lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Active participant in client project meetings, value analysis and basic cost estimating.
• Support senior staff with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
• Leads the preparation and coordination of project specifications with construction documents.
• Performs and oversees the performance of calculations using company standard software, and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Participates in constructability review.
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
• Supports the development of new standards and specifications for the structural group.
• Opportunities to work on multiple, diverse projects.
• Mentoring and professional development of other personnel as need, while taking an active role in their own career development.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong communication, coordination, and time management skills.
• Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes (NBC, CSA, ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.).
• General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Strong knowledge of structural systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards. Experience with heavy industrial structures is highly valued.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Thorough understanding of structural engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Good presentation and interview skills and experience.
• Experience with industry standard structural analysis software suites (STAAD.Pro, SAFI, SAP 2000, etc.)
• Knowledge of mathematical computational tools such as MathCAD and the ability to perform detailed structural calculations within this environment.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering. Licensed Professional Engineer. Minimum of 4-10 years of experience. Graduate degree(s) and/or successful completion of the NCEES PE Exam are highly valued.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Primary Location : Canada-New Brunswick-Fredericton

Job : Structural Engineer

Organization : BC-1335 Power & Dams-Canada East

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Oct 4, 2021, 1:40:27 PM

Req ID: 210002FH

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans