72201

Calgary, Alberta

Contract

3 months ago

Civil Structural Lead Engineer
About the client:
The client is a multi-disciplined engineering consulting firm based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Since 2007, the client has provided professional engineering solutions to the oil and gas industry, currently specializing primarily in truck and rail transloading facilities. The client relies on years of senior experience to balance cost, quality, and scheduling for projects of all sizes. Our goal is ensuring our clients’ assets are successfully developed in a cost-effective manner, with transparency and accountability.
Our team has a passion for innovation and the experience to get the job done right, and on time. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviors, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.
We offer industry leading contract compensation plus profit sharing.
General Purpose:

The successful individual will be responsible for producing general arrangements, layout and detail drawings, while adhering engineering criteria, design standards and applicable codes. The successful candidate will participate in the design of facilities and heavy civil structures, and be responsible for preparing designs, cost estimates, specifications, and contract documents; as well as, participating in scheduling, budgeting, tendering, contract administration, business development, and preparation of proposals.
Key duties include, but are not limited to;

Prepare loading and load combinations based on the applicable codes and standards
Complete design calculation of complex structural engineering including steel structure design, concrete structure design, steel buildings, piling and foundation design and related element design
Review design drawings for compliance with designers
Apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis approach to solving engineering tasks
Prepare or assist in preparation of the cost estimates for the Civil/Structural bids and proposal work
Review structural engineers’ calculations and correct as required
Review shop drawings for structural adequacy to make sure they are completed according to structural drawings issued for construction
Assist in organizing and maintain departmental design guidelines
Lead, guide supervise and train structural design team on project
Perform conceptual, FEED and detail design of structures and platforms.
Prepare structural design basis, structural design specification and installation work procedures and cost estimations.
Prepare technical proposals and check structural designs/drawings.
Interface with clients and coordinate with other disciplines.
Perform global structural analysis and detail design of structures and platforms.
Prepare weight control report and material take-off.

Education and Experience:

Undergraduate degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution
Licensed with APEGA, and eligible for licensing in other jurisdictions.
Experience in design, specifications, scheduling, cost estimating, tendering, construction, and inspections
Minimum of 15 years of civil and structural design experience on multi discipline projects within the energy or petrochemical market – this experience should cover conceptual, FEED and detail.
10+ years of experience in EPC oil and gas industry. Five of these years must be as a Lead or Area Lead Engineer within the contracting industry.
Broad knowledge of structural design in energy industry and related projects.
Technical input to project feasibility, concept selection, and construction options.
Sound knowledge of multi-discipline design methods and inter-discipline dependencies & information flows.
Knowledge and application of relevant design codes and standards
Appreciation of the 3D modeling and CAD systems.
Specialist software applicable to the discipline
Ability to prepare or review technical specifications, scopes of work and reports.
Good working knowledge of API RP2A and AISC codes. SACS and STAAD III software experience is an advantage.
Strong analytical skills and communication skills (oral and written)
Ability to work within a diverse team environment

Physical Requirements

Frequently lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Climb stairs.
Sit for long periods of time.
Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch.
Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects.

The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between and

Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.

Tundra Technical Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.

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