Structural Engineer - Buildings
Structural Engineer - Buildings
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Job Description
Are you an experienced engineering professional eager to advance your career with a dedicated communityfocused awardwinning company Tatham Engineering offers the opportunity to join a supportive team that values mentorship and provides challenging rewarding work. Put your knowledge and experience to meaningful use in an environment where collaboration and growth are encouraged.
We are seeking a Structural Engineer to work in our Buildings department to join our team of dedicated engineers technicians and support staff delivering high quality engineering services for various Buildings related projects. The Structural Engineer will work on a variety of project types such as new building designs building renovations and additions structural assessments design of structural repairs and municipal structures. Projects may involve commercial institutional industrial residential or municipal buildings and various materials such as concrete steel wood and masonry.
The Structural Engineer will be situated within our Buildings department reporting to a Group Leader or the Buildings department Manager. The position will involve working in the office for a minimum of 3 days per week and the candidate could be situated in our Collingwood Barrie Orillia or Bracebridge office depending on the candidates preference.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare structural calculations model structures using design software design new structures and analyze existing structures for a variety of project sizes and types
- Oversee the production of design drawings and contract documents for structural engineering projects
- Provide construction phase services for structural projects such as construction review shop drawing review and respond to inquiries from the contractor design team or other stakeholders
- Visit project sites to review or evaluate structures and collect information for the advancement of structural engineering projects
- Prepare written reports detailing observations and recommendations
- Prepare fee proposals for potential new projects prepare proposals in response to requests for proposals assist other departments with requests for proposals for projects involving structural engineering elements
- Serve as the project manager for structural engineering projects taking responsibility for setting and monitoring budgets and schedules providing the main point of contact for the client assigning and coordinating project staff maintaining efficient and effective communication with the client and engineering team reviewing the project accounting and direct accounting staff regarding invoicing
- Provide structural engineering design and construction phase support for projects led by other departments
- Attend regularly scheduled buildings department team meetings
- Assist with business development activities maintain and expand our client base and develop client relationships
- Communicate with clients architects building officials municipal and provincial approval agencies
- Distribute work to younger staff and support staff mentor younger staff and provide technical support and guidance
- Conduct quality control reviews on structural engineering work completed by others
Key Position Requirements:
- P.Eng. in the Province of Ontario
- Minimum of 5 to 10 years of structural engineering experience
- Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code (Part 4 and Part 9
- Proficiency in the design of municipal institutional commercial industrial and residential structures using wood timber steel concrete and masonry
- Experience working on a variety of large and small project sizes
- Computer literate with knowledge of structural analysis and design software
- Excellent communication organizational and time management skills
- Experience with business development is an asset
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work under minimal supervision
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
How to Apply
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We thank all candidates for applying however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why Tatham
At Tatham our key values are reflected in everything we do. We aim to be the engineering consulting firm of choice by upholding our core values: Service Communication Teamwork Relationships & Community. Our company has experienced significant growth by putting these values into action.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation benefits health spending account RRSP matching and profit sharing
- Flexible work arrangements and worklife balance
- Paid volunteer opportunities
- Vacation starting at 3 weeks minimum for all positions prorated in the first year
- Challenging and rewarding work on notable projects
- Professional development training mentorship program and career progression opportunities
- Reimbursement for annual professional dues
- Collaborative and engaging workplace environment
- Regular office/team socials and recreational outings including an activity allowance for approved events
- Shareholder opportunities
Company Information
Tatham Engineering is a Canadian employeeowned consulting engineering firm that specializes in Coastal Land Development Municipal Structural (Buildings and Bridges) Transportation Water Resources Water & Wastewater Electrical and Mechanical engineering and provides specialized services in Air & Noise Climate Resilience and Hydrogeology.The firm was founded in Collingwood Ontario in 1988 and currently employs over 190 staff with branch offices in Barrie Bracebridge Guelph Orillia and Ottawa.
Tatham is proud to be recognized as one ofSouthwestern Ontarios Top Employers of 2025 andCanadas Top Small & Medium Employers of 2024!
Diversity Inclusion and Accommodations
Tatham Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to ensuring the selection process is inclusive accessible and barrierfree. If you require accommodation please contact Human Resources at and the request will be addressed confidentially.
Employment Type
Full-Time
