Structural Engineer-in-Training
Structural Engineer-in-Training - ( 240004LM )
Description
Stantec is a global leader in consulting engineering, providing a dynamic, people-centered environment. Stantec has been recognized by Forbes as one of the world's best employers.
As energy availability, reliability and security becomes increasingly critical, there's no end to the scope and significance of your work — and to where it can take you at Stantec. Every day, we're problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful.
Join our Energy Engineering team and work together with industry to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable projects.
Seeing beyond the project at hand, you'll work with us to advance the industry and build your career. You'll find yourself working with a team of top talent, broadening your skills, and developing your career.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking a Junior Structural Engineer in Training to work exclusively on a high security nuclear energy program in Atlantic Canada.
In this role you will support our culture of external client service, build your technical strength in understanding and anticipating client needs, execute strategies to advance the Client's project program objectives, manage risk, establish priorities, and resolve emergent problems.
Working directly with the Client on this program, you will have the opportunity to lead and contribute to the design for small to large scale projects. The primary work location is Client-owned industrial work site near Saint John, New Brunswick (with frequent requirements to work on site). This position is permanent full-time for the duration of this project.
Individuals will be required to work in an office setting and perform site walkdowns in a noisy environment with occasional requirements to work at heights.
Successful candidates will be trained on and required to adhere to the Client's site safety, clearance requirements, and quality assurance program.
Successful candidates must be able to obtain Site Access Security Clearance (Level 1) through Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and meet the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations Hi10 CFR 810 Appendix A.
Your Key Responsibilities
Support project team in development of design documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements.
Assist in the development of design through sketches, hand calculations, structural analysis software models, and other visual formats.
Coordinate with other disciplines (architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, respond to requests for information, prepare site observation reports, and perform other contract administration tasks.
Assist with the development of technical specifications.
Assist in the evaluation and selection of structural systems and materials.
Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or clients.
Participate in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
Perform calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
Perform on-site design services and field support.
Work as a contributing team member within a multi-discipline team.
Understand and work within the Client and Stantec's quality control guidelines.
Comply with the Client and Stantec's EH&S program, with a focus on safety in the field.
Perform other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Self-starter, skilled in navigating engineering design concerns and developing project scope documents, technical requirements, reports, and quality reviews.
Knowledge and application of structural design codes (NBCC, CSA, ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.).
Knowledge of structural systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
Understanding of all phases of engineering document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.
Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
Understanding of structural engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
Skilled at conducting preliminary research.
Field experience is an asset.
Sound technical skills, with focus on accurate design calculations and analysis.
Enthusiastic to expand structural engineering knowledge and keen to work in a team environment.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of and ability to use industry standard structural analysis software suites (STAAD.Pro, SAP 2000, etc.), Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.
Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
Education and Experience
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with focus on Structural Engineering.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working on engineering design projects preferred.
Registered as a member-in-training (MIT) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB).
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.
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-New Brunswick-Saint John
Other Locations : Canada-New Brunswick-Fredericton
Organization : BC-1335 Energy-CA Atlantic
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Entry Level
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Dec 23, 2024, 3:52:55 PM
Req ID: 240004LM
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