Junior Civil/Structural Engineer

About the job: 
Kent is looking for a Junior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our team in our Sarnia, Ontario office. The successful candidate will support the design and analysis of smaller projects or components of larger structures, working closely with senior engineers to ensure designs meet project specifications and safety standards. This role offers hands-on experience and professional development through collaboration with experienced colleagues and participation in the Kent Graduate Development Program.
 

Skills and Responsibilities:  
Responsibilities:
•    Work as part of the Civil/Structural engineering team, assisting other engineers and completing assigned engineering tasks under close supervision.
•    Support the design and analysis of smaller projects or components of larger structures.
•    Undertake specific tasks and areas of work assigned by the lead, principal, or senior engineer.
•    Execute allocated tasks in accordance with the project execution plan and TDR requirements.
•    Perform work in accordance with the Civil/Structural Design Manual.
•    Ensure assigned work complies with client specifications, Kent’s ISO-accredited Quality Management System, and project-specific procedures, guides, and standards.
•    Provide input to engineering deliverables and support technical decision-making by other engineers.
•    Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure designs meet applicable specifications and safety standards.
•    Complete the Kent Graduate Development Program.
•    Maintain a corporate reporting line to the Civil/Structural Group Manager.
•    Demonstrate safe, ethical, innovative, responsive, quality-focused, and cost-conscious working practices, with a commitment to delivering results.
•    Perform related duties as instructed by the lead, principal, or senior engineer, or the Group Manager.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
 

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience: 
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: 
•    A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
•    Awareness of applicable Canadian, international, and industry codes, standards, and specifications.
•    Knowledge of safety and quality procedures and best practices.
•    Strong attention to detail.
•    Willingness and ability to learn and develop technical knowledge.
•    Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
•    Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
•    Ability to develop time-management skills and work towards meeting project deadlines.

 

Communication:
•    Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication.
•    Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, ask questions, and seek guidance when required.
•    Ability to share task progress and raise technical questions or concerns with supervising engineers.
 

Behavior/ Core Competencies:
•    Embrace problems as opportunities to learn, develop, and grow.
•    Devote time and effort to acquiring and maintaining relevant skills and knowledge.
•    Learn from experienced colleagues and apply feedback to improve performance.
•    Review and work towards the competency requirements for the Civil/Structural discipline.
•    Demonstrate teamwork, accountability, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe, high-quality work.
•    Align decisions and actions with Kent’s values and maintain an ethical, responsive, and delivery-focused approach.

HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

This is a new position.

Compensation:

Hourly Range: $38.00/hr to $40.00/hr

The hourly range reflects the expected compensation for this role and may vary based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Details about the role: 
Location:  Sarnia, Ontario 
Relocation required: N/A 
Travel required: Limited travel may be required 
Contract type: Full-time  
Experience level: 2+ years