Structural Engineer-in-Training

at  RJC Engineers

WHY RJC?

RJC is a collaborative, multidisciplinary group of inspired thinkers. Specializing in structural engineering, building science, structural restoration, structural glass engineering, parking facility design, and building energy modelling, RJC Engineers (RJC) is one of Canada’s leading engineering firms. Recognized as an exceptional workplace, we mentor the next generation of Canada’s ‘best and brightest’ engineers and technologists. With offices and expertise across Canada, we challenge our people to push technical boundaries and provide leadership in our fields of practice, while providing creative thinking and practical results for clients and projects nationwide.
We are entirely employee owned. RJC offers great opportunities to learn and grow your career. You will work on exciting and challenging projects, discover new and developing technologies, with ongoing support to learn and to collaborate. Working under the guidance of leading technical specialists, you will fine tune your skills and hone your expertise while pursuing your professional goals. We take care of our people and will help you realize your full potential.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a preference for those who already hold or are currently pursuing a Master’s degree.
• Registered Engineer-In-Training (EIT) with APEGA
• 0-2 years of experience in a structural engineering firm.
• Knowledge of structural design in steel and concrete structures is preferred.
• Ability to conceptualize design with an understanding of constructability.
• Strong attention to detail and produce error-free, high quality output.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge with structural software SAP, SAFE or ETABS is preferred
• Committed to client service and technical excellence
• Team player with ability to work independently with minimum direction

EXPERIENCE

Required

• Less than 2 year(s): Experience in a structural engineering firm.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or better in Civil Engineering or related field

WHY THIS ROLE?

As a Structural Engineer-in-Training, you will be faced with a myriad of challenges that will require you to be a versatile and creative thinker. A strong communicator with a driving passion for what you do, you work directly with our clients to provide cost effective, pragmatic and imaginative solutions. You don’t shy away from a challenge and enjoy tackling a new problem. The focus of this position will be on the structural design of building components, so you will learn to conceptualize structural and architectural details in three dimensions with ease.
The successful candidate is a self-motivated, fast learner with the desire to continually learn and grow. A commitment to providing exceptional client service and developing technical expertise to deliver practical, creative solutions is essential
The Calgary team you’ll be part of is a young, energetic group where everyone is committed to helping each other succeed. Our culture is strong. It is common to become friends as well as colleagues. We have social events such at skiing, biking, golf, running, Calgary Stampede and trivia, some hosted by RJC and others organized by people just wanting to spend time outside the office together. The entire office participates in the Calgary Corporate challenge (which we’ve done for over 15 years!) It is a fun mix of everything from trivia to truck pulling! We have many charitable activities throughout the year too, donating funds and our time, collaborating as a group to help organizations like the Sonshine Centre, Ronald MacDonald House, the Alberta Tour de Cure and more!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare detailed structural design of buildings composed of primarily concrete, structural steel, and wood structural elements. Building types include commercial, residential, office, institutional and sports/recreation buildings.
• Assist with development of preliminary structural design concepts
• Work with the project team from conceptual and preliminary stages of design through to completion
• Assist with design checks for other engineers’ work (portions of projects)
• Ensure quality compliance for your engineering design work by maintaining design/checking notes
• Provide construction support to active projects, including answering contractor questions and on occasion conducting site visits to review structural work.