Senior Structural Engineer

Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, and clear-cut analysis. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services enabling clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. We have over 100 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

Job Description

The Senior Structural Engineer is responsible for investigating assigned properties of concerns being either residential, commercial, industrial or institutional sites after a disastrous incident, including but not limited to structural elements and providing professional evaluations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess both residential, commercial, industrial or institutional damaged buildings.
• Research failure modes and code requirements as required. Oversee the preparation of all necessary reporting and permit drawing generation outlining all restoration/renovation work.
• Prepare the structural design and drafting of restoration to complex damaged buildings, as well as design and drafting of new buildings.
• Manages and works with multi-disciplinary teams on large and complex assignments.
• Collaborate with team members and manage timelines to consistently meet strict deadlines. Prepare and submit fully detailed well written reports on structural recommendations and approved drawings on location findings within the requested timeframe.
• Conduct peer reviews on scope of work.
• Delegating tasks when necessary.
• Travel throughout Ontario and possibly other locations on short notice when needed.
• Continuously monitor and assess personal and divisional processes and procedures; identify areas for improvement and suggest solutions to enhance efficiency within the division.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company expectations.
• Act as the primary liaison with clients, contractors, building owners, and building officials on business matters and issues requiring resolution, and to facilitate a smooth execution of the project completion.
• Embody and promote the values of Element, acting as a brand ambassador for the organization including at marketing events as requested.
• Any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.

Qualifications

• University degree in civil/structural engineering and P.Eng. designation.
• 7 - 10 years experience in structural design field, minimum 3 years experience in wood frame construction.
• 3+ years project management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Prior use of CAD and REVIT software.
• Understanding of the Ontario Building Code, specifically Part 9. Other applicable legislation/construction standards are an asset.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Proven ability to work within a team and as well, work independently with minimal to no supervision.
• Construction/site experience in wood frame construction - On site/hands on residential/ commercial construction experience an asset.
• Familiarity with steel, concrete, masonry, light gauge steel design is an asset.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to both internal and external stakeholders.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications:

• Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and access to a properly insured vehicle.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, including our office based in Etobicoke, plus site visits.

Additional Information

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is CAD $100,000.00 - $109,000.00 per annum plus benefits and opportunities for advanced training and education. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

J.S. Held may use AI‑enabled tools within our systems to enhance certain parts of our recruitment process. While these technologies support our teams, they do not replace human judgment when reviewing applications. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by J.S. Held employees. This job posting reflects an active hiring need for a current vacancy.

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