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Job Description
Are you a Buildings Structural Engineer interested in working on a variety of different projects that help define our community?
We have an amazing opportunity based out of our beautiful Saskatoon office and are prepared to offer relocation expenses for the right candidate.
A Little About Us
ISL is comprised of just over 600 employees including award-winning engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and other professionals that work together to deliver infrastructure projects that minimize environmental impacts and maximize benefits to the community.
Learn more about our work by visiting us on Instagram @islengineering / LinkedIn and feel free to join our ISL newsletter on LinkedIn: Inside ISL.
More about what we do:
We deliver on a variety of multidisciplinary projects
We have extensive expertise across five sectors specializing in Transportation, Municipal and Community, Bridges, Building and Structures, and Land and Environment. Learn more about our areas of practice.
We are award-winning and recognized in industry – Visit our #ISLLife blog and learn more
ISL’s Buildings Team works to deliver excellent service for our clients, both internal and external. Committed to finding, mentoring and growing the right individual, our team approach is integral to our success:
We offer our team members a diverse range of projects on which to hone their skills and are committed to team member career progression
Together we enjoy a challenge and variety in our work. We pride ourselves on delivering quality service to our clients on each of our projects
About You:
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, organized and diligent, with an acute attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is effective under pressure, adept at working in both group and individual settings, and has the desire to learn and grow every day. The successful applicant will be exposed to the entire project lifecycle – from start to finish, you will see the project from conception to completion!
About the Role
By joining this team you are enabling your own success as you learn from multidisciplinary professionals across British Columbia, Yukon, Calgary, Edmonton, Canmore and Saskatoon.
Responsibilities will include:
Preparing detailed structural engineering designs from concept, through tender to construction for a wide variety of projects including commercial, recreational, municipal, industrial, and residential buildings, in various structural materials (mass timber, light-frame wood, masonry, concrete, and steel).
Assembling and reviewing structural deliverables in collaboration with other team members
Reviewing and coordinating deliverables with other project team members including architectural, civil, landscape, process, mechanical, electrical, contractors and suppliers as each project requires
Actively participate in project meetings
Complete assessments and preparing reports for various buildings and structures
Supporting construction administration objectives and perform field reviews and follow-up reporting. This will include local travel, but may extend to remote locations, as required.
Observing and maintaining quality assurance practices and documentation standards on all projects
Complete submittal and shop drawing reviews and respond to queries that arise during construction.
Actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives
Being a lifelong learner, staying current on industry trends and emerging technologies
Collaborating with, advise, and assist team members in other groups and offices
Other related duties as assigned
Creating and/or leveraging custom spreadsheets
Who we are looking for:
As a new member of ISL’s (Buildings and Structures), this future ISLer models our organizational values of Curiosity, Unity, Integrity and Excellence. Is this you?
Curiosity – You are curious about creative design solutions.
Unity – You look forward to joining a multidisciplinary team of experts.
Integrity – You have a strong understanding of structural design principles, and risk assessment of field-level design decisions will be an asset.
Excellence – You take pride in looking for new and efficient ways of doing thing.
Ready to throw your name in?
Your cover letter must demonstrate:
Your approach to a strong work ethic and client-centric approach in your work
An example of how your organizational, communication, or problem-solving skills have contributed to a successful project
Your resume should show us:
Registered as a P.Eng. with 6+ years of experience in design of building structural systems within the building construction industry.
Preferred experience in a consulting engineering environment
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with a variety of clients and consultant team members to deliver projects successfully.
Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate which multidisciplinary team member should be contacted for project efficiency.
Knowledge and application of structural theory, the National Building Code of Canada, and Canadian Design Standards. Preferred knowledge as it would apply to wood, steel, and reinforced concrete.
Working knowledge of Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, and Excel
Familiarity with structural analysis software (e.g., SAP2000, SAFE, S-Frame, ETABS, WoodWorks Sizer or other similar)
