Structural Engineer

KGS Group is seeking an Intermediate Structural Engineer to join our well-established Structural department in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

About Us

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.

As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll have countless opportunities to learn and grow.

The Role

We are seeking applicants for an Intermediate Structural Engineer role in our Thunder Bay office with experience designing commercial, industrial and/or multi-family residential, buildings & structures, retaining structures and pedestrian and/or vehicular crossings. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in the structural field, working alongside a group of senior engineers working on multi-discipline projects in our Buildings & Spaces and Industrial markets.

Responsibilities:

• In this role, you’ll manage structural design of multi-discipline projects from the proposal stage through to completion, including establishment and maintenance of budgets and schedules.
• You will provide structural design of small to large commercial and industrial projects.
• Work in a team environment with our other structural department personnel, management and administrative staff, you will prepare tender and construction documents or reports.
• Assist in preparing large multi-discipline proposals and prepare structural specific proposals
• You will prepare technical reports and presentations.
• As an intermediate member of our structural team, you’ll also mentor junior staff and manage support personnel as required.

About You

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering specializing in structural design from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in structural engineering with demonstrated technical (analysis, code and regulations reviews, design calculations, technical report writing) and project management skills (writing project progress reports, tracking budgets and maintaining schedules).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Must be registered or eligible to be registered as a Professional Engineer in Ontario (Registration in other Canadian provinces or US states would be an additional asset).
• Registration in other Canadian provinces or US states would be an additional asset.
• Availability to periodically travel to project sites on an as required basis for ½ day or 1-day site visits to multi-day site trips, typically for data collection, review of construction or attendance at coordination or design review meetings.
• Support short or long-term project site residencies, on an as-required basis.
• Ability to adapt to and meet the challenges of a variety of different projects from clients in many different industries.
• Must have a valid G driver’s license.

Salary

This job posting is for a current vacancy. The salary range for this role is between $80,000 – $120,000.

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills, and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.

KGS Group may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the recruitment process. All AI-generated output is reviewed by qualified hiring professionals. We are committed to an inclusive and fair hiring process.