Structural Engineer, Existing Buildings

What is the opportunity?

Entuitive is seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial Senior Special Projects Structural Engineer who will work on small and medium projects and assist in maintaining a high level of service for the structural practice at Entuitive. The position will work closely with other service groups at Entuitive to ensure consistent, consolidated, and leading- edge service across the firm.

What is Special Projects?

The Special Project groups at Entuitive focus on small to medium projects of varying degrees of complexity requiring skills that span many areas of structural engineering. Special project work often involves adding to or modifying existing buildings or working with design teams to provide structural design for unique bespoke requirements. The design work crosses all structural materials and often involves understanding and working with antiquated structural systems or working with limited information on the existing structural system. The special projects teams see projects through from client intent all the way through design and construction on-site. Special project engineers are masters at time management, working on multiple projects at a time and respond well to projects with tight timelines.

What will you do?

• Assessments of existing structure for changes and additions and to assess for upgrades or restoration requirements.
• Coordinate and review of submittals and shop drawings during construction phase
• Review of existing structures to determine as-built construction details
• Mentor and train junior staff in technical aspects of structural design and practical aspects of project delivery
• A hybrid work in the office/work from home model.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and deliverables on an ongoing basis
• A degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural engineering
• Competitive benefits package.
• Working knowledge and ability to use various programs such as SAP, SAFE, Woodworks, Bluebeam, Hilti Profis
• Working knowledge of construction materials and products used in building construction, with a focus on concrete, steel, wood, and masonry as well as historical materials and structural systems
• Be responsible for the financial performance of projects including monitoring of internal project costs and review of monthly invoicing ensuring budgets are maintained
• P.Eng. designation required
• Review of in progress works on construction sites for compliance to issued documents.
• Commitment to staff growth through mentoring and training.
• Development of internal project budgets and generation of fee proposals
• Attendance at construction progress meetings to provide consultation and updates to the project team
• Deliver special projects work including:
• Write reports based on observations, assessments, and key findings
• Other duties as assigned
• Experience in structural design and/or construction engineering for buildings
• Work with design teams and other consultants to prepare detailed structural designs
• Work with Entuitive technologists to develop drawings for permit, tender and construction.
• Produce documentation for contract administration such as bid review letters, proposed change notices, site instructions, invoice review letters
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to work with people at all levels including project stakeholders and clients
• Flexible working hours.
• Attendance at client meetings from initial conception throughout the entire project
• 7+ years of industry-related experience
• Working with existing facilities is considered an asset