Structural Engineer/Project Manager - Building Structures

What is the role?
LEA is currently seeking a Structural Engineer to join the Building Structures practice area at their Downtown Toronto office. As part of this role, you will be responsible for leading and developing structural engineering designs for a variety of projects, including Institutional, Commercial, Transit, and Residential buildings. This will involve overseeing the design process from concept to construction completion, covering steel, concrete, masonry, and mass timber structures. The position presents exciting growth opportunities in Project Management, with a particular focus on honing and enhancing your engineering skills.
 
Why join LEA?
LEA is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm, with a history of 70 years. We provide engineering consulting services in the areas of Transportation, Civil, Structures, Construction Administration, Electrical and Infrastructure Systems, and Environmental Management.
 
At LEA, we strive towards a common goal, which is self-realization and achieving the highest possible results. The company is owned by its employees and every effort counts.
Join LEA and discover your potential, because LEA:

• Recruits high-performing motivated individuals who share the desire to succeed.
• Is an Employee-owned company and almost half of our employees are shareholders.
• Offers a competitive total compensation package of salary, substantial bonuses, benefits and other perks.
• Provides a collaborative hybrid work environment with flexible hours.
• Organizes regular social events such as golf day, theatre, baseball/hockey game events, canoeing, camping, skiing, bowling, board games, volleyball and softball leagues, and charitable events.
• Hosts the best overnight holiday party in Muskoka.
• Is an organization with a higher purpose, we are committed to achieving our Environmental, Social, & Governance objectives through our various committees.
• Makes your everyday supercharged with meaning so you can point into the distance and live in the day to reach your goal.
• Prioritizes mentorship, training, and rotational assignments for knowledge advancement and career growth.
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit, with continuous growth and expansion taking part in meaningful projects.

In this role, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Lead and develop structural engineering designs for (Institutional, Commercial, Transit, and Residential) projects, from concept through to construction completion.
• Design steel, concrete, masonry, and mass timber structures.
• Liaise with other departments and sub-consultants in coordinating technical aspects of the work under the direction of a Senior Engineer.
• Prepare the contract documents including structural engineering drawings and specifications.
• Execute construction review of structures to ensure general conformance with the contract documents.
• Lead meetings with clients and other consultants, effectively coordinating and communicating structural intent.
• Work with teams in the preparation of estimates, schedules and budgets, where required and contribute to work planning and scheduling.
• Assist in field inspection of existing structures and provide reports and recommendations on the findings.
• Write site visit reports clearly and concisely for records.
• Commit to a high standard of work and ensure quality control reviews are completed for every project.
• Continuously growing professional skills and knowledge through seminars, workshops, and involvement in professional associations to stay updated on the latest trends, software, and technology.
• Managing other exciting-related assignments within the scope of the practice area.

 
The qualifications you need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5-7 years of structural experience designing steel, concrete, masonry, and/or mass timber structures for Commercial, Institutional, Transit, or Residential projects.
• A licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng. designation) with Professional Engineers Ontario is required.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Building Code and reference material design standards.
• Advanced working knowledge of Structural Analysis software (such as ETABS, SAP, and SAFE); working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD, and MicroStation is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic and process-oriented, prefers to operate in a fast and dynamic environment.
• Team player and able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Able to prioritize tasks with excellent organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and commendable problem-solving skills.

 
The work arrangement:
LEA operates in a hybrid environment to ensure flexibility, safety, and the well-being of everyone.
 
LEA is Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are incorporated into all levels of strategic planning and operational activities at LEA. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected statuses under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
 
Additionally, we provide an accessible work environment and accommodate the accessibility needs of candidates. For information or assistance, please contact hr@lea.ca.
 
We thank all applicants, and we appreciate your interest, however, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Consider applying again once you see an opportunity that matches your experience and career interests. We encourage you to keep in touch and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

 

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