Structural Engineer - Buildings

Are you a Buildings Structural Engineer interested in working on a variety of different projects that help define our community?

We have an amazing opportunity based out of our beautiful Saskatoon office and are prepared to offer relocation expenses for the right candidate.

A Little About Us

ISL is comprised of just over 600 employees including award-winning engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and other professionals that work together to deliver infrastructure projects that minimize environmental impacts and maximize benefits to the community.

Learn more about our work by visiting us on Instagram @islengineering / LinkedIn and feel free to join our ISL newsletter on LinkedIn: Inside ISL .

More about what we do:

• We deliver on a variety of multidisciplinary projects
• We have extensive expertise across five sectors specializing in Transportation, Municipal and Community, Bridges, Building and Structures, and Land and Environment. Learn more about our areas of practice .
• We are award-winning and recognized in industry – Visit our #ISLLife blog and learn more

ISL’s Buildings Team works to deliver excellent service for our clients, both internal and external. Committed to finding, mentoring and growing the right individual, our team approach is integral to our success:

• We offer our team members a diverse range of projects on which to hone their skills and are committed to team member career progression
• Together we enjoy a challenge and variety in our work. We pride ourselves on delivering quality service to our clients on each of our projects

About You:

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, organized and diligent, with an acute attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is effective under pressure, adept at working in both group and individual settings, and has the desire to learn and grow every day. The successful applicant will be exposed to the entire project lifecycle – from start to finish, you will see the project from conception to completion!

About the Role

By joining this team you are enabling your own success as you learn from multidisciplinary professionals across British Columbia, Yukon, Calgary, Edmonton, Canmore and Saskatoon.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed structural engineering designs from concept, through tender to construction for a wide variety of projects including commercial, recreational, municipal, industrial, and residential buildings, in various structural materials (mass timber, light-frame wood, masonry, concrete, and steel).
• Assembling and reviewing structural deliverables in collaboration with other team members
• Reviewing and coordinating deliverables with other project team members including architectural, civil, landscape, process, mechanical, electrical, contractors and suppliers as each project requires
• Actively participate in project meetings
• Complete assessments and preparing reports for various buildings and structures
• Supporting construction administration objectives and perform field reviews and follow-up reporting. This will include local travel, but may extend to remote locations, as required.
• Observing and maintaining quality assurance practices and documentation standards on all projects
• Complete submittal and shop drawing reviews and respond to queries that arise during construction.
• Actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives
• Being a lifelong learner, staying current on industry trends and emerging technologies
• Collaborating with, advise, and assist team members in other groups and offices
• Other related duties as assigned
• Creating and/or leveraging custom spreadsheets

Who we are looking for:

As a new member of ISL’s (Buildings and Structures), this future ISLer models our organizational values of Curiosity, Unity, Integrity and Excellence. Is this you?

Curiosity – You are curious about creative design solutions.

Unity – You look forward to joining a multidisciplinary team of experts.

Integrity – You have a strong understanding of structural design principles, and risk assessment of field-level design decisions will be an asset.

Excellence – You take pride in looking for new and efficient ways of doing thing.

Ready to throw your name in?

Your cover letter must demonstrate:

• Your approach to a strong work ethic and client-centric approach in your work
• An example of how your organizational, communication, or problem-solving skills have contributed to a successful project

Your resume should show us:

• Registered as a P.Eng. with 6+ years of experience in design of building structural systems within the building construction industry.
• Preferred experience in a consulting engineering environment
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with a variety of clients and consultant team members to deliver projects successfully.
• Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate which multidisciplinary team member should be contacted for project efficiency.
• Knowledge and application of structural theory, the National Building Code of Canada, and Canadian Design Standards. Preferred knowledge as it would apply to wood, steel, and reinforced concrete.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Familiarity with structural analysis software (e.g., SAP2000, SAFE, S-Frame, ETABS, WoodWorks Sizer or other similar)

At ISL, we share an enthusiasm for community infrastructure. From planning through to design and construction management, we create nimble teams to tackle the unique requirements of every project. Our technical expertise encompasses transportation, land use planning, civil engineering, municipal, landscape architecture, heritage services, environmental management, water, structural, community engagement, geomatics, construction services and 3D visualization . Just the right size, ISL delivers on complex projects while being small enough to maintain strong, cohesive project teams and personal client attention and service.

At ISL your identity is part of our identity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work. ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.