Structural Engineer (Entry-Level)

Overview

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for an Engineer with a structural emphasis to perform structural analysis and design and engineering related field work for hydroelectric, fisheries, and water resources projects in our Peterborough, Ontario office. Our flexibility and core value of relationships allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment including working from the office and remotely. This position requires three days in-office.

Responsibilities

Typical duties include structural design and evaluation of concrete and steel structures and general civil design on hydroelectric projects under the direction of mid-to-senior level staff. The role includes travel for structural inspections (penstocks, surge tanks, dam infrastructure condition assessments) and construction support services. The successful candidate will join a team of technical professionals working on hydropower, renewable energy, fish passage, and ecological restoration projects in the U.S. and Canada. The position requires being in the Peterborough office a minimum of 3 days a week to collaborate with the project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BS, BSc, or BEng) with a concentration in Structural Engineering. Relevant coursework in structural design of concrete and steel structures, finite element analysis, hydraulics, and soil mechanics.
• At least 2 years of experience in structural engineering. Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license within 2 years.
• Technically focused: Knowledge of standards and codes applicable to structural engineering. Familiarity with structural modeling software and CAD software (MathCAD, RISA-3D, SAP2000, Revit, AutoCAD, Civil3D).
• Relationship & Communication focused: Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team, strong oral and written communication skills, and working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Must possess permanent authorization to work in Canada and able to acquire authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Willingness to travel within Canada and possess a valid driver’s license. Willingness to travel to the United States for business purposes.

About the Position

Typical duties include structural design and evaluation of concrete and steel structures and general civil design on hydroelectric projects under the direction of mid-to-senior level staff. The duties also include travel for structural inspections and construction support services. The successful candidate will join a team of professionals working on hydropower, renewable energy, fish passage, and ecological restoration projects in the U.S. and Canada. The position requires in-office presence in Peterborough three days per week to collaborate and mentor.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Program
• Comprehensive benefits package, including extended health care, dental, life and AD&D, and weekly indemnity insurance
• RRSP and DPSP with employer matching
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Tution assistance
• Employee ownership

Company Information

Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.