Engineer

Job Title: Structural Engineer (Building Envelope Systems)

Flynn Facades Division

Toronto, ON

At Flynn Group of Companies, we strive to deliver excellence, growth and innovative solutions in every aspect of our business. For over 30 years, we have enjoyed continuous success by providing high quality contracting services aimed to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Flynn Group of Companies takes pride in providing the best for our people, so it would only seem natural that we’d hire people with the drive to grow and excel, that enables them to be recognized as leaders in the industry! At Flynn, we recognize that our people are the greatest asset, and we provide our employees with the opportunity to take their career further.

What What Offer

• Work for one of Canada's 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 architectural cladding industry.
• Engages in analysis and computations necessary to execute assignments in accordance with standard formulas, tables, etc. as required.
• Provides internal structural reviews of shop drawings against project specifications and applicable codes and provides feedback and advises drafting on structural information as required.
• Prepare submission copy of window/ curtain wall calculations for professional engineer's 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.
  
  

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.