Engineer

Job Title: Engineer (Building Envelope Systems - Glazing)
Engineering Division
Toronto ON

What We Offer:
-Work for one of Canadas Best Managed Companies.
-Be part of a company that offers career advancement and development opportunities through programs such as our in-house Flynn University and eLearning courses.
-Competitive compensation and perks.
-On-site fitness facility and wellness programs.
-Rewarding challenging fast-paced work in an excellent environment.
-Work on international large-scale projects.
-Free parking.

A Day in the Life:
-Perform engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives involving conventional types of plans and specifications related to the curtainwall industry.
-Engage in analysis and computations necessary to execute assignments in accordance with standard formulas tables etc. as required.
-Provide internal structural reviews of shop drawings against project specifications and applicable codes; provide feedback and advise drafting on structural information as required.
-Prepare submission copy of window/ curtain wall calculations for professional engineers stamp. This may include the following:
-Wind load analysis and/ or evaluation of wind load studies by 3rd parties.
-Strength and stiffness of system components.-Analysis of anchors embeds and fasteners.
-Evaluate as required system mock-ups for structural behavior against performance.
-Develop as necessary automated calculation worksheets for analysis and design of different system components continuous beam analysis and anchor systems as required to facilitate routine and repetitive functions.
-Clear understanding of the National Building Code of Canada as it relates to structural requirements.
-Carry out site visits and evaluate actual system structural performance as required.
-May supervise or coordinate the work of other technical support personnel.
-All other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:
-University degree in Civil or Structural engineering or equivalent work experience.
-Proficient with computer aided software such as MS Office and AutoCad.
-Knowledge of load calculations building envelope science rain screen principal and curtain wall systems.
-Knowledge and use of Structural programs i.e. SAP 2000.
-Understanding of North American Codes and Standards related to the Architectural Cladding Industry i.e. NBCC OBC AAMA CSA A440 and CSA S157.
-Strong communication skills.

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