Design Engineer

Job Description

The Design Engineer (P. Eng.) brings strong design experience and carries the main responsibility of design activities for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional structures impacted by disastrous incidents. This role applies advanced technical expertise backed by demonstrated experience to complex design challenges while working very closely with Drafting and Project Managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all levels of design work including highly complex projects.
• Involvement in all activities within the Technical Design division, ensuring compliance with industry standards, building codes and company expectations.
• Act as the liaison with clients, contractors, building owners, and building officials on complex technical matters and issues requiring resolution.
• Verify the obtaining of architectural and structural measurements and preparing of rough sketches while on site if needed.
• Research failure modes and code requirements as required. Authenticate all prepared necessary reporting and permit drawings generated outlining all restoration/renovation work.
• Validate structural design and drafting of detailed drawings for restoration of damaged structures using sketches obtained on-site using Autodesk Revit.
• Review and provide feedback on drawings created by all drafters to ensure quality, consistency and to foster a supportive/developmental environment.
• Ensure all team members are trained, and practice proper safety protocols and PPE is supplied and appropriately used.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment, ensuring clear communication and collaboration across all teams.
• Continuously monitor and assess departmental processes and procedures; identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Address performance concerns promptly and provide support for improvement where necessary.
• Embody and promote the values of Element, acting as a brand ambassador for the organization.
• Any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.
• Strong belief in high quality service levels for internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• University degree in civil/structural engineering (P. Eng) or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in structural design, with specific expertise in wood frame construction.
• Experience managing a team is an asset.
• Extensive experience with Parts 3,4 & 9 of the Ontario building code.
• Hands-on construction/site experience in residential and commercial wood frame construction is an asset.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and CAD software.
• Strong technical acumen and ability to oversee projects.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to both internal and external stakeholders.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and access to a properly insured vehicle.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, including our office based in Etobicoke, plus site visits if required.

Additional Information

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is CAD $121,000.00 - $135,000.00 per annum plus benefits and opportunities for advanced training and education. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

J.S. Held may use AI‑enabled tools within our systems to enhance certain parts of our recruitment process. While these technologies support our teams, they do not replace human judgment when reviewing applications. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by J.S. Held employees. This job posting reflects an active hiring need for a current vacancy.

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