GEI Consultants Inc Hiring for Senior Structural Engineer/Project Manager at Markham, ON Full Time

When you re doing what you love and working with great people, work becomes less like a job, and more like a way of life. Here at GEI Consultants, Inc. (GEI) we have been fostering growth and creativity for nearly 50 years. Our culture is one of collaboration and support. If you are passionate about your field, excited about learning, and constantly looking for ways to innovate, we d love to have you join the GEI family.

Who are we?

GEI is an employee-owned, leading consulting engineering and environmental firm. We partner with hundreds of government, energy, industry and institutional clients, and have completed 50,000 project engagements throughout the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other countries. We are sought out for our ideas, our creativity, and most of all, for the quality and character of our people. Get to know us better by visiting GEI s career site here.

While most of our team members are concentrated in southern Ontario, we are not limited by geography, nor do we buy into the world of daily commuting. Our team operates from virtual, home-based offices to reduce the environmental and social effects of commuting and to help extend our geographic presence across the marketplace. We stay connected through regular meetings, the use of a wide array of technology, and specialized collaborative workspaces.

Job Description

GEI is seeking respected professionals who aspire to have a positive impact on GEI s growing design team and are interested in working collaboratively with a talented team of design, management, and technical leaders. GEI will provide a unique opportunity to collaborate across multiple practices to successfully deliver geostructural design/engineering solutions for our clients in the Ontario Market and the throughout North America in our Markham Office.

We have a need for a Geostructural Engineer and Project Manager to work on a variety of projects throughout the Ontario, New York and Texas and beyond. Work will pertain to the project management and design of support-of-excavation (SOE) structural design, temporary structures for contractors, dams, levees, tunnels, buildings, bridges and building foundations, and more. This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a growing and dynamic office on high-profile projects.

Primary Responsibilities:
The desired structural and project management skills include:
Candidates will act as project manager and structural design engineer, responsible for developing plans, sections, details, and calculations.

Perform and review complex calculations in compliance with applicable building codes and standards, and specifications on a variety of projects, including excavation support design, specialty foundation design, and traditional structural and geo-structural engineering. Structural design and reviews include structural steel, reinforced concrete, dams, excavation support systems, foundations, and other above and below grade structures.

Use structural and geotechnical software to perform various analyses ranging from limit-state-equilibrium analyses to two- and three-dimensional finite element analyses

Compile, write and prepare engineering technical reports that summarize data in a technically sound, clear and concise manner.

Field observations and reporting as necessary to support clients and our contractor support practice

Coordinate project submittals, facilitate regulatory agency approvals.

Manage and mentor junior and mid-level staff.

Perform project related administrative tasks, including documentation of project activities, office administration, expense reports, purchase orders, invoicing support, etc.

Assist in business development, specifically with regard to growing the contractor support practice.

Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

B.Sc/B, Eng. in civil/structural engineering required

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered in Ontario mandatory

8+ years of experience in structural design of structural steel, reinforced concrete, dams, excavation support systems, foundations, and other above and below grade structures, of which a minimum 3 years of Ontario experience

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Computer knowledge including Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MathCAD, etc.

A strong proficiency in the development and use of advanced FEA methods and software for the analysis of various types of structures subjected to extreme loads is preferrred

Willingness to travel and perform field work as required

Benefits

Market-Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision and More

Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Rewards and Recognition

RRSP program and more…

GEI offers a comprehensive and industry leading compensation package and we support continued training and career path attention.

Physical Job Requirements

Sedentary

X

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

X

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

X

Carrying objects

X

Push/pull

X

Twisting

X

Bending

X

Reaching forward

X

Reaching overhead

X

Squat/kneel/crawl

X

Wrist position deviation

X

Pinching/fine motor skills

X

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

X

Taste or smell (taste=never)

X

Talk or hear

X

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Environmental Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

X

Chemical

X

Airborne communicable diseases

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

Extreme noise levels

X

Dust/particular matter

X

Other (exposure risks):
Usual workday hours:
8

X

10

12

Other work hours

GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.