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Intermediate Structural Engineer (Kitchener)
Description
Are you obsessed with beams and columns?
Can you go into a building and not resist looking at the roof framing?
Are you an experienced and skilled Structural Engineer seeking both impactful work and a balanced life?
If you answered yes, co-elevate might be the right opportunity for you.
At co-elevate, we tackle meaningful projects—from designing buildings to industrial facilities—while recognizing that our employees’ priorities extend beyond work. You’ll collaborate closely with architects, contractors, and other team members to create safe, efficient, and innovative structures. If you’re passionate about engineering and ready to make a difference with a team that values balance, we’d love to connect with you!
[ a day in the life of a structural engineer at co-elevate ]
- Attend a stand-up meeting with your scrum team to discuss yesterday’s challenges and plan for the day’s tasks.
- Provide meaningful oversight and mentorship of less experienced staff by providing engineering guidance and reviewing calculation packages.
- A daily break for a game of Table Tennis or Foosball is always welcomed.
- Attend one of co-elevates group events such as potlucks, lunch & learns, book club, etc.
- Participate in one of co-elevates charity causes such as blood drives, toy drives, food drives, or seasonal in-house charity events.
- Conduct drawing review to ensure conformance to designs and seal drawings as needed.
- At the end of a long day, it is commonplace for our leadership to send staff members home to ensure work-life balance.
[ what we are looking for in an intermediate structural engineer ]
- Licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario
- Minimum 5 years related work experience
- Experienced in the design of multiple structure types and materials (steel, wood, masonry, concrete, etc.)
- Working knowledge of applicable Canadian Standards and Codes (OBC, NBC, CSA Standards, etc.)
- Ability to define clear goals for all aspects of a project and develop steps for their proper execution
- Working knowledge of structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAFE, SAP, and RISA3D
- Creativity and innovation in finding solutions
- Capable of mentoring, guiding, and providing oversight to junior engineers
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Willing to work in-office London, Kitchener or St. Thomas Ontario
[ benefits ]
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
- Competitive health, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
- Four weeks paid time off (including sick days)
- Regular team building and social activities
- Reimbursements of annual dues for professional organization
- Continuing Education budget and time allotment
This role is open to work in our London, Kitchener, or St. Thomas office.
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