Structural Engineer - Special Projects

Founded in 1956, BPA is a consulting engineering firm that specializes in buildings for institutional, commercial, multi-unit residential, and industrial markets. With a Canada-wide presence, we offer our clients expertise in mechanical and structural engineering, electricity and power, sustainable development and energy efficiency, telecommunications, security, building automation, acoustics, food service, and commissioning.

Motivated by our values of integrity, excellence, accomplishment, and passion, we will fully accomplish our mission: To build a sustainable future.

Together, we can make a greater positive impact on the world through engineering, that has the power to make a difference!

Our Special Projects division is an integral part of our Structural Engineering Team. Our focus is on small and large scale project involving building renovations, tenant fit-ups, the component design of various structural members, and the review and detailing of typical and atypical structural elements.

Your main responsabilities

• Perform site reviews, gather data and prepare reports, drawings and specifications of construction/renovation/rehabilitation projects under direction of the Lead Project Engineer.
• Perform investigations required to diagnose specific problems and develop solutions.
• Perform analysis and design of structural elements of a variety of materials including: concrete, steel, masonry, light-gage metal, wood, and pre-cast in accordance with the latest codes and standards.
• Carries out technical tasks requiring accuracy in calculations, completeness of data, and adherence to established codes and standards and specifications.
• Regularly identifies problems and devises practical and economical solutions.
• Work in cooperation with our REVIT/CAD operators, utilizing drafting software, to develop accurate project structural drawings and sketches.
• Assist junior staff with projects assigned by the Department Director.
• Attendance at regular Departmental and Project Meetings with Senior Staff and Directors.
• Perform on-site field reviews of to assess constructed element are in conformance and the preparation of any associated field review reports and contract administration documents.
• Regularly review all material and building codes and standards (including all updates) to ensure accuracy of structural designs and analysis techniques and requirements.

• Carries out technical tasks requiring accuracy in calculations, completeness of data, and adherence to established codes and standards and specifications.

Your Profile

• Completed an undergraduate or master’s degree in Engineering or Applied Science degree in Structural (Civil) Engineering.
• This is a full time position within our Structural, Special Projects Division for an engineer with a minimum of 4 years of related experience in the field of structural engineering.
• Is a licensed professional engineer, or is soon to receive their engineering license, under the terms and conditions of the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO). 
• The engineer requires proven expertise in working independently, dealing directly with clients, engineering/certifying projects and working with junior staff to assist on projects. Proficient in using structural analysis software including but not limited to; S-Frame, Etabs, S-Concrete, Woodworks, SP Slab, etc.
• Possess a balance of technical and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Adept at making observations and identifying problems. Ability to manage multiple priorities.

A career at BPA means:

• A dynamic environment that promotes teamwork, knowledge sharing, and technological innovation
• A 37.5-hour work week, with flexible hours and the possibility of finishing at noon on Fridays
• A hybrid working remotely policy
• Recognized overtime (banked or paid hours)
• A complete and competitive total compensation package
• Training and professional development under the umbrella of our entity UniversiT
• A structured mentorship program
• State-of-the-art technologies (BIM)
• Social activities and employee discounts

We adhere to the principles of employment equity and uphold the AODA. We encourage women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodations can be made upon request for individuals involved in the selection process.

Thank you for your interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted by the Talent team.

For the purposes of inclusivity and simplicity, the third-person pronoun "they" may be used to refer to an individual person. If there is any specific mention or gender in a general context, it should be construed to include any gender.