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Structural Engineering Designer

Toronto, ONOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$60,000–$75,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • AutoCAD
  • Revit MEP
  • post-secondary education
  • secret security clearance

Nice to have

  • architectural design concepts

Role summary

We are seeking a Structural Designer to collaborate with engineering teams on building projects, developing design solutions that meet context, budget, and aesthetic requirements. The role involves analyzing design intent to create efficient technical solutions, coordinating designs across disciplines, and applying knowledge of building engineering systems, materials, codes, and construction technologies. Key responsibilities include designing building components, performing calculations, researching codes and materials, evaluating site conditions, writing specifications, and reviewing shop drawings. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and structural engineering design software is required, along with knowledge of building structural systems and multiple building types. Familiarity with architectural design concepts and building codes is also necessary. The position requires 1-4 years of project work experience in structural engineering building systems and the ability to obtain secret security clearance. This is a full-time, onsite position within an employee-owned Architecture and Engineering company focused on innovation and sustainable design.

We are seeking a Structural Designer who will work with members of the engineering team in order to develop engineering design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of building projects. The individual will have the ability to analyze and understand design intent in order to produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. They will collaborate with other professional disciplines and coordinate the design through all phases of the project using their knowledge of building engineering systems, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies.

You Will Make an Impact by

  • Designing components of the overall building including integrating architectural design and adhering to applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements
  • Evaluating engineering design requirements and creating drawings to support constructions projects
  • Performing engineering activities such as calculations, code research, material and building systems research, laying out components, and calculation of program and building areas
  • Evaluating site conditions, including zoning requirements and site constraints and performs site surveys and field reviews to accurately document existing and new construction conditions
  • Synthesizing, interpreting and coordinating technical information to write engineering specifications for Project Manuals
  • Reviewing project products, services and shop drawings to ensure adherence to project documents, relevant jurisdictional codes and corporate quality controls

You Will Bring to the Team

  • Proficiency in Engineering software skills, including AutoCAD, Revit MEP, as well as structural engineering systems design software
  • Engineering knowledge related to building structural systems and multiple building types
  • Familiarity with architectural design concepts and building codes is required
  • Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
  • Registered with a relevant professional engineering association would be an asset
  • Ability to obtain secret security clearance is required
  • 1-4 years of project work experience
  • Experience in structural engineering buildings systems

We are:

The spaces we design and the technology we embrace shape how people live, work, learn, and connect. As an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering company, you will collaborate with talented professionals on projects that make a lasting impact on communities across Canada, the US, and the UK.

At NORR we are committed to innovation, advancing sustainable design and helping our clients reduce environmental impact, and shaping a net-zero future. We invest in our employees by fostering continuous learning, encouraging innovative thinking, and creating opportunities to solve complex challenges, grow professionally and build meaningful careers.

The hiring base salary range for this vacant position is $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as education, experience, internal equity and skills.

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