Transportation Structural Engineer - ( 240003ZP )

Description

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

The role of a Structural Engineer is to work independently on smaller projects and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Senior Engineer. The Structural Engineer should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for projects such as bridges and other transportation structures.

They will provide immediate supervision and guidance to a group of employees, assigning tasks, checking work at frequent intervals for accuracy and completeness; and maintaining schedules.

They will work on plans and designs of structural engineering projects such as bridges, highway interchanges, roadway reconstruction, subway stations, railroad infrastructure and public spaces. Provides resources and schedules in response to specified completion dates and technical applications. Prepares proposals and cost estimates and evaluates all project progress and recommends changes, if needed, in final procedures.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Act as lead designer for small and medium-sized engineering assignments, with the intent to develop skills towards a future project manager/technical lead role for larger projects

• Attend site visits related to pre-design information gathering, construction and postconstruction review

• Coordinate work with other disciplines including highway/road, electrical, drainage and environmental planning

• Analysis and evaluation of appropriate design solutions and design of transportation structures including bridges, culverts, retaining walls and foundations

• Direct CAD team for drawing preparation and review deliverables before submission to the client

• Prepare and review technical reports, tender documents and cost estimates

• Provide tender evaluations and/or construction engineering services

• Work within assigned project budgets and schedules

• Mentor junior staff concerning project work

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Thorough understanding of all phases of project document production

• Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions

• Proficient in AutoCAD and any other relevant design software

• Knowledge of calculations performed by software

• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite

• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and review agencies

• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation

• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues and solutions to others

• Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and various structures

• Interest in working both in the office and the field environment

• Ability to perform outdoor physical duties while doing bridge inspection work

• Valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle

• Strong computer skills, including experience with CAD and SAP2000, CSiBridge, SFRAME

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong, interpersonal and presentation skills

• Able to work in a team environment and excel in both bridge and multi-disciplined projects

• Organized and detail-oriented

• Ability to mentor the technical development of others

• Works well with minimal direct supervision

• Exercises independent judgment

Education and Experience

B.ASc. or B.Eng. in Civil/Structural Engineering, with strong interest and experience in structures, particularly bridges

P.Eng. status and minimum 4 years of proven experience in design using Canadian codes and design standards

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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 others’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Mississauga

Organization : BC-1326 Transpt-CA MHG Ontario GTA

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Nov 1, 2024, 2:26:40 PM

Req ID: 240003ZP

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