Engineering Associate

at  Tower Engineering Professionals

ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE - WATERLOO

TEP Engineering Canada is seeking a full-time employee as an Engineer Associate, in our Waterloo, ON location. As an Engineering Associate, you will serve as an integral member of our engineering team. TEP Canada offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation, and RSP matching that will truly assist you in planning for the future. TEP Canada believes in rewarding its employees’ hard work and providing a rich learning environment. TEP Canada also formally reviews base salary and performance bonus annually.

SUMMARY

The Position requires thorough knowledge of civil design and engineering techniques. Responsible for planning and conducting independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria. Devise new approaches to problems, prepare or modify drawings, monitor work compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and TEP standards.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering or a related field required
• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD
• Telecommunication experience is preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Special consideration to those willing to climb towers and associated field work
• Ability to work in Canada

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate focus on accuracy and high attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills: ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively
• Strong project management skills: ability to organize applicable department timelines and follow up with internal and external customer needs as needed
• Self-motivated, able to work both independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests as well as collaborating with others to utilize resources and knowledge in identifying high quality solutions
• Ability to work with functional groups and different level of employees throughout the organization to effectively and professionally achieve business results
• Strong track record of building and maintaining solid relationships with both internal and external customers and vendors.
• Proficient with computer software programs, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Adhere to all company and industry standard/regulations/safety practices

• Responsible for planning and conducting independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria
• Devise new approaches to problems and prepare or modify drawings, monitor work compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and TEP standards
• Prepare and develop detailed AutoCAD drawings from GIS and/or site survey
• Prepare detailed construction drawings on collocation and raw land sites
• Prepare reports related to tower mappings and inspections
• Work with multiple jurisdictions to comply with permitting and zoning requirements
• Potential overflow into other areas of Civil engineering
• May assist with client interaction to include correspondence to clients, problem resolution, and final reports to meet required deadlines
• Perform final check on multiple drawing types/carriers
• Perform inspections, tower mappings and post construction inspections on telecommunications towers is preferred