Job Description

Our Client

Based in beautiful British Columbia, our Client is a growing Engineering firm providing single-point-of-contact relationships for a diverse portfolio of clients in Oil and Gas, Mining and Transportation across Western Canada, the Northwest Territories and Pacific US.

With more than 40 years of Construction, Manufacturing and Infrastructure experience, our Client takes great pride in delivering client-focused and practical solutions through Engineering, Drafting, Project Delivery and Construction Services producing a QUALITY product on that is on schedule and under budget.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Senior P.Eng, the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is responsible for the preliminary structural design of concrete and steel structures including bridges, parkades, industrial steel, shoring and foundations for approval by the P.Eng. Working a Hybrid schedule based out of our Client's North Vancouver head office, the successful candidate will serve as an integral part of a small team to produce high-quality, high-value designs that meet the diverse needs of their client group throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the NWT.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from a CEAB-accredited Engineering program and have already attained some level of practical experience working specifically in Bridge Design or Temporary Works. A mathematically sound, highly detailed and analytical individual, the successful candidate will be looking to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative yet self-managed culture with the goal of developing into a P. Eng in the near future.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering
• Professional registration within the Western Canadian provinces is strongly preferred, but not required at the EIT level
• Only Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada will be considered. Our Client does not have an LMIA or ability to provide international sponsorship
• Practical professional Engineering experience in the Civil/Industrial/Manufacturing industries is a must
• Experience working on heavy industrial projects, transportation infrastructure, and manufacturing specifically with Bridge Design (Resource infrastructure and MOTI-type projects) strongly preferred
• Detailed background in deep pile foundations, excavation shoring, concrete formwork (Temporary Works) is strongly preferred
• Background in GA drawings, erection plans, crane lift and rigging plans
• Proven ability to visually communicate concepts and ideas through highly detailed drawings
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with complete fluency in the English language
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and AutoCAD with working knowledge of Revit, Tekla or Risa

Responsibilities of the Position

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION

• Establish good working relationships and communication with vertically integrated business peers, discipline leads and client(s)
• Participate in critical project meetings with client, authorities and regulators
• Solve problems of various degrees of complexity in a timely fashion
• Prepare and present solutions to meet stakeholder requirements

PLANNING & COORDINATION

• Work directly with the Client, Engineer Partners and Project Team to understand Project and Client requirements
• Ensure project deliverables satisfy stakeholder quality standards and are implemented in a timely, cost effective and consistent manner while considering safety by design
• Collaborate with the Engineering Team to ensure the Client's construction requirements are met including responses to site queries, and coordination on engineering designs and shop drawings
• Organize engineering, design and procurement resources required in partnership with P.Eng; assigning and allocating resources to the project(s) at hand when necessary

DESIGN

• Prepare preliminary and conceptual designs and cost estimates by studying site information and related customer documents, including geology and hydrogeology information
• Collaborate with the Drafting and Design teams to ensure all project deadlines are met
• Conduct technical/design reviews and verify calculations to ensure accuracy, providing technical direction to the Drafting team(s) when necessary
• Identify and resolve areas of concern within the Drafting and Engineering functions, both at the project and the functional level in partnership with the P.Eng

What our Client Offers

• Competitive base salary with lucrative annual bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision and both Life & Disability Insurance
• 3 weeks' vacation plus the week of Christmas/New Year's off
• Fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative culture
• Hybrid work environment with a transit accessible office
• Fun, cubical-free office space complete with an onsite gym, 2 kitchens, roof-top patio, dart board and table-tennis
• Opportunity to engage a diverse portfolio of work throughout Western Canada and the Territories
• Professional Development opportunities provided with ample internal growth potential