Salary: $70,000.00
The Engineering Associate supports civil and structural engineering activities within a high-voltage Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) environment. Under the direction of licensed Professional Engineers, this role focuses on the design, analysis, and drafting of substation infrastructure, transmission/distribution lines, and industrial structural supports. This position serves as a technical resource for foundation design, structural modeling, and load capacity assessments. This role is primarily office-based with periodic field support required for site inspections, structural assessments, and project execution activities.
- Perform structural design and analysis for substation foundations, steel structures, and existing structural modifications.
- Execute pole line design and analysis using SpidaCALC and transmission line modeling using PLS-CADD.
- Conduct specialized foundation design and modeling with both draft calculation and FEA design software.
- Provide hands-on drafting support for civil and structural drawing packages, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project standards.
- Assist with industrial projects, including designing cable tray supports and calculating the load capacity of existing building structures.
- Perform structural evaluations to determine the load-bearing capacity of rooftops for solar PV installations and solar racking structural analysis.
- Review engineering deliverables, drawings, and specifications to identify structural risks or opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct site visits for field verification, structural inspections, and commissioning support as operationally required.
- Coordinate with Electrical Engineers, Project Managers, and field personnel to ensure technical alignment across multidisciplinary projects.
- Follow all company and client safety procedures, ensuring designs comply with applicable building codes and utility standards
Qualifications
- Proficiency or strong aptitude to learn PLS-CADD, SpidaCALC, and
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Plant 3D.
- Solid understanding of engineering principles related to steel design, reinforced concrete, and load path analysis.
- Familiarity with applicable building codes, utility standards, and NESC/ASCE requirements.
- Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to present technical structural data to non-technical stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
- 0 to 3 years of experience in structural design or a related field. Entry-level candidates with relevant internship experience in utilities/EPC are encouraged to apply.
- Eligibility and clear intent to pursue a Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) license in Ontario.
- Previous experience or exposure to high-voltage substations, renewable energy, or industrial structural design is preferred.
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record for travel to project sites.