Job Description

Structural Engineer

Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario Work from a home office in SW Ontario (ideally between Chatham and Kitchener Ownership opportunities High level of autonomy Flexible work structure
We're Caskanette & Associates Consulting Engineers and we are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Civil or Structural Engineer to join our team. As a trusted forensic engineering and environmental services provider for over 25 years, we pride ourselves on delivering professional, detailed, and reliable expertise to our clients across Ontario.

We have a small team, with a strong family-oriented culture, and want everyone to know how far their impact extends. With us, you'll have the opportunity to be a huge part of a small firm. Your dedication will enable us to continue to provide high quality service and maintain fast turnaround times when clients need it most.

Position Overview

As our newest

Structural Engineer,

you will be involved in a wide variety of interesting projects working in a fast-paced environment, often in response to emergencies. We attend damaged buildings to assess the structural damage from explosions, fires, water, wind, tornadoes, vehicle or tree impacts, soil vibration, or other perils. Working with a diverse team of engineers and technologists from various disciplines, you'll advise our clients on required emergency shoring, cause of damages, and repair options.

Key Responsibilities

Field work, examining damaged buildings, gathering data for analysis Analysis of data to determine cause of damage and/or restoration options Report preparation and reviewing drawings prepared by our in-house drafting team to present expert opinions and recommendations Testify as an expert witness when necessary to settle a dispute.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Licensed by PEO as a P. Eng. Experience working as a structural engineer Good knowledge of Ontario Building Code Experience designing in wood (steel and concrete design an asset) Experience with project management, technical report writing Related consulting or client facing experience is an asset Experience evaluating existing building conditions for residential homes, small commercial buildings, and barns/farms is an asset Ability to travel extensively across southwestern Ontario Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle
You'll also be set up for success in this role if you are:

Independent

- you can work independently with minimal supervision. You'll have support when needed, but you don't need anyone to hold your hand.

Consultative

- you are comfortable in a client-facing role and have a natural ability to work effectively with many types of people.

Communication skills

- you'll be interacting with clients, property owners, consultants, contractors and vendors across multiple projects. You can adjust your style to suit any audience and achieve clarity in every medium.

Location

Candidates should reside in Southwestern Ontario, ideally between Chatham and Kitchener, but other areas will be considered Work from a home office when not attending site visits

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary of $85,000 to $125,000 per annum, commensurate with experience (based on OSPE survey data). You'll also enjoy:

Three weeks of vacation for all new full-time team members Flexibility of working from a home office Mileage compensation for use of your vehicle A highly comprehensive benefits package Competitive bonus structure An RRSP matching program

How to Apply

Please submit your resume to

info@caskanette.on.ca

. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00-$125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement Paid time off RRSP match Work from home
Application question(s):

Do you have a valid Ontario driver's licence and car?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

P. Eng. licensed by the PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario) (required)
Work Location: On the road