Intermediate Structural Engineer

at  WalterFedy

Role At A Glance
At WalterFedy we believe in integrated teamwork. We have Architects, Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Construction Managers, and Energy Management specialists under a single roof and we are an industry leader in our approach to integrated building services. We have recently expanded to Western Canada and opened a new fully-integrated office in Toronto. With ambitions to expand to new markets and sectors, this is an exciting time to join our growing team.
As a member of the Structural team, this position is responsible for delivering structural aspects of single and multi-disciplinary projects while successfully managing project resources and schedules and maintaining a high standard of quality. You will be responsible for working directly with clients to ensure their needs are met and coordinating with other design disciplines as required. This role provides the opportunity to develop your technical and business skillset, and requires a commitment to providing clients with practical, creative solutions.
This role is open to applicants interested in working at any of our offices: Kitchener, Hamilton, Toronto, or Calgary

You’ll Love This Role If

• You have a passion for structural engineering design, delivering innovative solutions, and problem solving.
• You embrace new challenges, innovative thinking, and working with great people.
• You are ambitious in your pursuit to be the best for yourself and those around you.
• You are ready to push yourself to grow, lead and take on new opportunities.
• You get the importance of paying attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture.
• You live and work to our Core Values of Quality, Client Focus, Team, Sustainability, and Community.

What You Will Do

• Use your structural engineering experience and practical knowledge to deliver a variety of projects including new building design, renovations, assessments, and reports– taking responsibility as a Professional Engineer for the design and completion of the project.
• Plan and execute the project scope to achieve high quality work on schedule through all phases from initial concept through design and construction.
• Prepare and review structural designs, calculations, analysis models, drawings, specifications and reports, and coordinate the structural work with other disciplines and team members, including in-house integrated teams and external consultants.
• Visits sites for general review of structural work for new construction or for preparation of structural assessments of existing buildings.
• Engage new and existing external clients to build, maintain and develop relationships.
• Travel within Canada occasionally for site assessments and site support.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering, Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Licensed as Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA or PEO.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in structural consulting.
• Experience with design of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures, seismic design and building codes.
• Experience with structural design software (such as ETABS, SAP, SAFE, RISA, Revit).
• Strong working knowledge of building systems and other building disciplines and how they interact with structures.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to work with people at all levels including project stakeholders and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and deliverables on an ongoing basis.
• A commitment to providing exceptional client service and delivering practical, creative solutions.

Life at WalterFedy
We are a people-first organization that embraces a hybrid work strategy. This approach gives our team the autonomy and flexibility to choose what work environment mix is best for them based on their role, team, clients, and personal needs.
As an innovative multi-discipline design and construction collective, our ambition goes beyond great design – we are here to enhance the world around us. To make it happen, we need a team of agile, ambitious, and big-picture thinkers who share our drive to harness our collective talents to do something bigger.
Our team is made up of the industry’s best. We share a common commitment to questioning the ordinary, infusing everything we do with creativity, and challenging our industry to redefine what’s possible.
Join us as we move past working for a living, and toward building better communities with smart, influential design.
How to Apply
Please apply with your resume and cover letter using the link on this page. You will be redirected to our internal application platform.
WalterFedy strives to create a culture of inclusivity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented in the workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity hiring practice and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship, status, age, sex, gender identity/expression, marital or domestic partnership status, or disability.
Should you require accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact hr@walterfedy.com or call 519-576-2150.
Thank you for your interest in a career with WalterFedy

You’ll Love This Role If

• You have a passion for structural engineering design, delivering innovative solutions, and problem solving.
• You embrace new challenges, innovative thinking, and working with great people.
• You are ambitious in your pursuit to be the best for yourself and those around you.
• You are ready to push yourself to grow, lead and take on new opportunities.
• You get the importance of paying attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture.
• You live and work to our Core Values of Quality, Client Focus, Team, Sustainability, and Community

What You Will Do

• Use your structural engineering experience and practical knowledge to deliver a variety of projects including new building design, renovations, assessments, and reports– taking responsibility as a Professional Engineer for the design and completion of the project.
• Plan and execute the project scope to achieve high quality work on schedule through all phases from initial concept through design and construction.
• Prepare and review structural designs, calculations, analysis models, drawings, specifications and reports, and coordinate the structural work with other disciplines and team members, including in-house integrated teams and external consultants.
• Visits sites for general review of structural work for new construction or for preparation of structural assessments of existing buildings.
• Engage new and existing external clients to build, maintain and develop relationships.
• Travel within Canada occasionally for site assessments and site support