Structural engineer Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Responsibilities

Design & Project Coordination

• Assist in the conceptual, preliminary and detailed design of building components, equipment support structures, marine structures, and other non-building structural systems under the guidance of professional engineers
• Assist or lead the analysis of existing structural components for unusual loading conditions during equipment maintenance activities
• Prepare documents including construction drawings, contract specifications, calculations, and engineer’s estimates.
• Conduct condition assessments of various structures and structural components and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Assist project managers and liaise with multidisciplinary team members including engineers, planners, architects and technical and administrative support staff
• Perform field work for structural assessments and periodic site inspections during construction as well as preparation of follow up reporting.

Business Development

• Assist with business development activities, including preparation of proposals, reports and presentations
• Business travel to local heavy industrial facilities as required
• Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request

Learning & Development

• Commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Qualifications

• A degree in civil engineering with technical electives in structural engineering topics
• Prior consulting experience considered an asset
• Knowledge of relevant structural engineering codes and standards
• Understanding structural analysis and design software such as STAAD, RISA 3D or PCA software, as well as proficiency in current AutoCAD, and building systems software is desirable

Experience

• Previous experience in a construction environment would be considered an asset.
• Familiarity in the preliminary and detailed design of buildings, bridges, industrial and marine projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a team environment.
• Comfort working safely in an industrial space near heavy machinery and interacting with maintenance personnel on a routine basis
• Ability to read, understand and produce contract drawings in 2D and 3D.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience in structural engineering, with a focus on facilities or building projects.
• Direct experience in the design and analysis of steel and concrete structures will be considered an asset.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values:

• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous Development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences;
• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust.

In addition, we offer:

Employee share purchase plan

• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.

A competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions

Flexible work hours and hybrid working options

• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Learning and Development opportunities

• As a knowledge-based business, we use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.

Focus on Innovation

• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Employee and Family Assistance program

• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.

Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

• Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.

Wellness Subsidy

• Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.