Structural Analysis engineer

The Structural Engineer is an integral part of the Engineering team who is responsible for the successful delivery of projects around the world. They play a key role in designing and engineering the next generation of water ride structures, aquatic play structures and all other components and products that make up ProSlide's award winning rides.

Please note this is an in-office position, located at our head office in Ottawa, ON, address: Unit #150, Ottawa, ON K2B 8H6.

Under the supervision of a senior engineer, perform structural analysis and design for new and existing structures and foundations including water ride supports, aquatic play structures, architectural theming elements, and start towers to various regional design codes and standards

Design structures using conventional construction materials like structural steel and reinforced concrete along with unconventional materials like fiberglass

Document calculations, and technical findings through reports, specifications, and other technical documentation

Work with engineers-in-training and structural designers to develop and review structural drawings as well as shop drawings

Review of drawings, designs and engineering calculations from 3rd party consultants

Create analytical models using 3D CAD programs (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for input to FEA software (ANSYS, Staad.Assist in the creation and review of shop drawings, specifications, installation details and work instructions

Support the approval process for ProSlide products through various international regulatory agencies

Participate in the development of Engineering tools to improve team efficiency

On-site inspections and ride verification; international travel required

Masters' degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university program

• 5 years of progressive structural engineering experience with emphasis on designing steel structures and concrete foundations to Canadian, US and/or European standards.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Registration as a Professional Engineering (PE) in any US State is considered an asset.
• Experience using structural analysis and design software (RFEM, Staad.Industry experience with general purpose finite element software (ANSYS, Abaqus, etc.) is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with using AutoCAD to create construction drawings. Experience with Revit and SolidWorks is considered an asset
• Experience taking a project from the conceptual stage all the way through to final construction
• Strong skills in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Strong technical writing skills are required.
• Experience with 3D modeling of complex shapes and structures is considered an asset
• Previous exposure to the aquatics, entertainment or leisure industries is considered an asset

ProSlide Technology is committed to ensuring that our workplace and our hiring practices are inclusive and accessible to all individuals, including those living with disabilities.