Job Description
We have an opening for an experienced Structural Engineer with project management, structural analysis and/or design experience, specifically in the bridge engineering field, to join our Bridges and Culverts team of dedicated professionals in our Orangeville office.
Why This Role is Exceptional
- Be at the Center of Innovation: Dive headfirst into a variety of intriguing bridge design projects, collaborating closely with a multi-disciplinary team of experts.
- Make an Impact: Your contributions will be pivotal in shaping the future of infrastructure in Orangeville and the surrounding region
- Mentorship and Growth: Foster your professional growth by mentoring junior staff and working closely with senior and junior structural designers. You'll also have the opportunity to interact directly with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success.
Role Specifics
As a key member of our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your expertise in structural analysis, design, and project management within the captivating realm of bridge engineering. Reporting directly to the Senior Bridge Engineer/Sub-Sector Leader, you'll spearhead a range of engaging responsibilities, including structural analysis and design, project management, and mentoring junior colleagues. Your skills will shine as you contribute to construction cost estimation, document preparation, contract administration, and overall project oversight for bridge and transportation-related projects.
The position will involve (but is not limited to) carrying out the following tasks, and includes:
- Project management and structural analysis for infrastructure projects in Orangeville and the vicinity.
- Coordinating structural design activities, producing preliminary and detailed design drawings, and crafting comprehensive reports.
- Building strong relationships with clients, sub-consultants, and contractors, ensuring successful project delivery.
- Providing technical guidance to junior team members and collaborating with multi-office design teams to meet client needs.
- Offering invaluable technical support and guidance during construction phases.
- Crafting compelling project proposals and insightful reports.
- Nurturing existing client relationships while identifying exciting new business opportunities.
- Collaborating seamlessly with project managers and company management to continuously elevate design standards.
- Acting as a mentor to junior staff and embracing other assigned duties.
Professional Knowledge & Qualifications
The following qualifications, experience and skills are required:
- Registered Professional Engineer (Ontario / PEO) with 10 years minimum of licensure, in good standing with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)
- Graduation from a University program in Civil Engineering
- A minimum of 10 years of structural analysis and design experience, specifically in the structural/bridge engineering field
Demonstrated project management expertise, with a keen understanding of budget and time constraints.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word
- Excellent knowledge of drawing set-up and production
- Knowledge of Ministry of Transportation standards, methodology and manuals
- Strong interpersonal oral and written communication skills
- Strong client management and facilitation skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Experience with reviewing structural damage and report preparation for litigation is an asset.
Why Choose Burnside?
Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.
We offer:
- A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
- Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
- A competitive compensation and benefits package
- RSP company matching plan
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Potential for performance-driven bonusing
- Recruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referrals
- A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.
Company Profile – More about us:
Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.
We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private, Indigenous, and International sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with ten office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.
Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines including air and noise, asset management, buildings, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage and peer review, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, transit, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.
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