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ENTRY LEVEL STRUCTURAL DESIGNER

Sivret Engineering is seeking a recent graduate to fill an Entry Level Designer position.  The primary role of this position is to provide technical and design consulting services for mining, pulp and paper, industrial, commercial and government clients.  This position will work under the supervision of licensed Professional Engineers.

 

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established engineering consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions?  We encourage you to apply for this opportunity.  We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career.  We offer a varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects.  We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working dedicated and collaborative professionals.  Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and the opportunity to contribute.

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Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Perform analysis and design of structural elements and components both manually and with design software,

  • Assist supervising Engineer in field work for data collection, visual inspections, etc.,

  • Collaborate with the supervising Engineer and other design team members on structural design tasks such as preparing proposals, scopes of work, estimates, schedules, budgets, specifications and reports,

  • Computer-aided drafting and designing using industry-standard platforms to develop Construction Documents,

  • Limited travel to job sites to conduct site investigations and inspections.

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Required Qualifications:

  • College diploma in Civil or Structural Engineering,

  • Strong educational achievement commensurate with coursework and academic load,

  • Ability to work productively independently and as a member of a project team,

  • Liase with team members in other disciplines to ensure project needs are met,

  • Excellent analytical and  written/verbal communication skills,

  • Experience using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation,

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel MS Project and Outlook),

  • Detail and quality oriented,

  • Strong organizational and planning skills,

  • Strong numerical ability and reasoning skills,

  • Valid driver's license with access to a personal vehicle,

  • Basic knowledge of structural analysis and structural design.

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Desired but not Required Additional Qualifications:

  • Prior experience is beneficial but not explicitly required,

  • Basic knowledge in engineering standards, codes and guidelines,

  • Basic knowledge of mining and pulp and paper related processes,

  • Skilled in use of Inventor or Solidworks applications would be considered an asset,

  • Basic exposure/proficiency with modeling structural systems using RISA, ETABS, STRUDL, STAAD, and/or SAP,

  • Basic knowledge regarding the design of reinforced concrete, steel structures and wood structures.

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