Engineer-in-Training, Forensic Engineering

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a talented graduate Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to enhance our multi-disciplinary Forensic Architecture & Engineering team. With a reputation for excellence and creativity based upon our ability to solve problems and create value, we offer the opportunity to grow professionally and work on exciting building projects in BC and across Canada.

The successful candidate will:

• Define, analyze, and solve engineering problems
• Will conduct research and analyses that will be translated into technical reports
• Will write reports and proposals based on on-site field assessments
• Will travel extensively within British Colombia and across Canada to visit construction sites
• Regularly manage and communicate multiple stakeholders such as other Engineers, Architects, government authorities, developers, contractors, etc.
• Receive extensive training in Building Code and principles of fire engineering
• Be involved in developing solutions for fire and life safety in buildings.

**This role would be primarily in-office, with the option for remote work once the candidate is fully up to speed.**

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Fire Protection)
• Strong background in a related field, such as:
  • fire dynamics
  • fluid mechanics
  • building materials
  • pedestrian flow theory
  • finite element analysis
  • structural design
• Experience working on challenging engineering problems through past co-op, internship, or industry experience
• Experience conducting related research
• Prior code consulting experience would be considered an asset
• Proven experience writing technical reports and proposals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Physical and Mental Job

Qualifications

• Must be able to commute and work in person on a hybrid schedule in our Vancouver office.
• Must be able to travel to different regions within the British Colombia, and across Canada.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per annum plus benefits and opportunities for advanced training and education. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

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