Structural Engineer

Your Opportunity

At Stantec our offices offer a vibrant and dynamic environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth. As a junior member of the Edmonton, AB structural team, the ideal candidate will work in the Edmonton, AB office.

The role of a Structural EIT or Jr. P.Eng is to work as a team member on small and large projects under the guidance and close supervision of an Intermediate or Senior Engineer. The Structural EIT or Jr. P.Eng will assist with the development of analyses, component designs, report writing, coordination with other disciplines, and other tasks and designs for industrial and general structural engineering projects in areas such as oil and gas, pulp and paper, power generation and transmission, mining, and material handling.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct basic interpretations of drawings, design codes and standards, and other similar documents.
• Perform structural modeling and design of structural components using relevant company standard software, hand calculations, and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (architectural, mechanical, piping, electrical, civil, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Perform field work as directed by a senior engineer/designer.
• 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 and proposals.
• Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or clients.
• Work as a contributing team member within a multi-discipline team.
• Understand and work within Stantec's quality control guidelines.
• Comply with Stantec's EH&S program, with a focus on safety in the field.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Knowledge and application of structural design codes (NBCC, CSA, AISC, ACI).
• Knowledge of and ability to use industry standard structural analysis software suites (STAAD.Pro, SAP 2000, etc.), Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.
• Understanding of structural engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Strong in fundamentals and first principles, sound technical skills, with focus on accurate design calculations and analysis.
• Knowledge of structural systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Recognizes when problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions in a timely manner.
• 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 thinking.
• Skilled at conducting preliminary research.
• Field experience is an asset.
• Enthusiastic to expand structural engineering knowledge and keen to work in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work on multiple jobs/projects at a time.
• Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to consider gaining PE license in the United States of America.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a Structural course focus. A Master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Registered as engineer-in-training or Professional Engineer with APEGA.
• Previous co-op/internship of related work experience, or up to 5 years of engineering experience.

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.

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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, 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.

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.