Project Specialist - Statics
Bolton, ON, CA, L7E 1K1
What you'll do on a typical day:
- Collaborating close with the colleagues in our Climbing, Infrastructure and Building teams in the delivery of special solution projects providing hand calculations or solutions with the use of RSTAB
- Prepare and present proposals to customers facilitating specialist technical discussions
- Support regional preparation of offers with technical advice and guidance on nonstandard system applications
- Create preliminary calculations for project support in the tender and offer phase & prepare cost calculation of system and engineering support
- Prepare detailed structural calculations, “Proof of Stability” design charts & worksheets according to CSA standards
- Work with third party Engineers and local building control as required to evaluate the system designs and static proofs
- Work closely with design professionals (e.g., internal & external stamping engineers) to ensure the designs meet national and local standards (e.g., CSA, OHSA, and National and Provincial Building Codes)
- Design custom component as required and produce fabrication drawings
Core Fuctions
- Review and approval of structural design drawings and calculations perpetrated by others
- Communicate and collaborate with internal and external customers
- Providing resolution for technical or cost control problems
- Design in accordance with CSA standards for steel products
- Converting product limitations and design tables from European to Canadian standards
- Check and approve schemes within the limits of skills and capability
- Conduct On-site project meetings with customer and Technical Sales Consultant with relevant site visits when necessary
- Identify technical issues proactively to eliminate or mitigate design risks
- Working close with the Climbing, Infrastructure and Building teams and the Engineering Managers to ensure self-sufficiency for PERI Canada.
- Representing the Climbing, Infrastructure and Building teams to collaborate with and support other functions
- Communication of all technical information to the Technical Offices and other departments
- Create and maintain engineering-related documents
- Other related duties as assigned
What you'll need to be successful:
Education & Qualifications
- A degree in Mechanical (preferable) or Structural Engineering
- 6 plus years of experience in structural engineering and construction
- 3 plus years of experience using AutoCAD
- 5 plus years of experience using structural analysis software RSTAB
- Experience in using RFEM an asset
- Must be eligible to become a Professional Engineer in Canada
- Formwork design experience in Climbing and Infrastructure
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Excellent understanding of structural and architectural drawings, as well as construction sequencing
- Good understanding of Canadian and Provincial Building Standards and Codes; understanding of European standards relevant to formwork and/or scaffolding
- Advanced PERI product knowledge
- Bilingual (English and French), is an asset
- Vehicle and valid driver’s license required
Key Skills and Core Competencies
- Meticulous attention to detail, organizational skills, drive, and ability to prioritize their tasks and the work of others
- Highly analytical individual with sound engineering understanding
- Enjoy getting involved in complex projects and calculations
- High sense of urgency
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- The ability to interact with customers at a high level, to provide input on solutions to design challenges
- Skilled at mentoring and training team members
- Excellent ability to learn quickly and to work well independently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Very strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Skilled with the Microsoft Office suite of programs
- Advanced ability to work with the structural analysis and design software RSTAB
- Ability to work with Auto CAD 2D and 3D
- Tender development skills
What your benefits will be:
- Health (including paramedical), Vision & Dental
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Company Matching RRSP
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Bonus
We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accommodation for candidates with disabilities is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
PERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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