Junior Structural Technologist
Location
Guelph, ON | Canada
Job description
Junior Structural Technologist
(full-time permanent position)
Location: Guelph, Ontario
GM Blue Plan Engineering Limited is seeking Project Professionals who can contribute to the continued growth within GMBP's structural team and are interested in working collaboratively with a talented team of design, management and technical leaders.
In 2023, GM Blue Plan merged with GEI, a leader in providing multi-disciplined engineering and environmental services to a range of private and public sector clients, both domestically and abroad. The combined firms now represent one of Ontario's leading employee-owned design and consulting firms.
As a Junior Structural Technologist , you will join our structural team to provide transportation engineering solutions to a variety of municipal clients. This role will involve complete delivery of bridge and culvert projects including planning, assessing, designing, approvals, tendering and construction administration.
What you will do:
- Have a balanced working environment of primarily office work during winter and spring months with field work during summer and fall months
- Prepare preliminary and detailed design drawings for structural engineering projects, primarily focused on bridge and culvert projects, using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Field work including detailed topographic site surveys and visual inspections in accordance with the Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM)
- Prepare cost estimates, contract documents, engineering reports and memoranda
- Assist with construction administration duties including onsite inspection of construction activities, shop drawing reviews and progress payment certificate preparation
- Support planning staff with Municipal Class Environmental Assessment work for transportation projects
- Assist with delivery of other structural projects supporting our Land Development, Linear or Water/Wastewater design teams, as required
What you will need:
- Graduate of a civil engineering technology program or equivalent with a focus on structural or civil engineering with the goal of obtaining OACETT designation
- 0-5 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CSA S6), the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario's Structural Manual, Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM), Ontario Provincial Standards and applicable legislation around bridge and culvert replacement and rehabilitation considered an asset
- Experience and aptitude to work with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Strong organizational, oral, written communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to objectively evaluate problems and opportunities and think outside the box
- Motivated to continuously learn and broaden their experience to enhance their engineering knowledge and qualifications
- Experience in construction considered an asset
- Possess a valid driver's licence
What we can provide :
- A dynamic and balanced work environment which encourages teamwork, initiative and ingenuity
- Exposure to a broad range of civil engineering projects
- Personalized opportunities for career development, mentoring, training and education
- A positive work experience and opportunities for growth and advancement
- A competitive compensation package including a benefit package and RRSP program
- Extra-curricular social activities (golf tournament, family hockey day, summer BBQs, team building activities)
Join our Team!
Candidates who are interested in joining our dynamic team are invited to press the apply button and follow the process to submit their resume.
We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GM BluePlan Engineering Limited will accommodate candidates under the AODA legislation in all aspects of the hiring process. Please notify us if accommodation is required.
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