structural engineer

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Structural engineering
• Mechanical engineering / mechanical technology / technician

Work setting

• Office
• Rural area
• Manufacture

Tasks

• Plan and design buildings
• Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate building and construction materials
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Computer and technology knowledge

• Business diagram software
• Data analysis software
• Image editing software
• MS Office
• Mapping and data visualization software
• SharePoint
• Autodesk REVIT

Area of work experience

• Design
• Quality assurance or control
• Research and development
• Production

Construction specialization

• Residential construction

Area of specialization

• Construction
• Structural engineering
• Municipal or urban
• Materials
• Cold regions
• Mechanical
• Residential

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is not available
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Day

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available