GeoStructural Designer
Atlantic Industries Limited
Date: 1 week ago
City: Cambridge, ON
Contract type: Full time
Who We Are
As Canada’s Bridge and Infrastructure Company, Atlantic Industries Limited (AIL) operates a coast-to-coast network of sales/engineering offices and manufacturing plants. The AIL Group of Companies has won Canada’s Best Managed Companies Gold Standard by re-qualifying for the fifth consecutive year. We are also certified as a Great Place to Work after a thorough, independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute Canada.
What You Will Do
The role is responsible for contributing to AIL’s culture by exhibiting collaboration, curiosity, resilience, leadership and accountability in a manner which supports AIL’s employee wellness, environmental sustainability, and profitability.
Reporting to a Principal Engineer, the GeoStructural Designer, with knowledge of structural and geotechnical engineering, is primarily responsible for supporting the design of projects using geostructural products such as buried bridges, retaining walls/abutments and sound barrier walls. Strong knowledge in soil mechanics is preferred.
Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks and hazards associated with geo-structural designs and propose mitigation measures to ensure the safety and stability of structures.
Code Compliance: Ensure that designs comply with relevant building or bridge codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements related to geo-structural engineering.
Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues, co-op students, sales and others to provide training and ongoing assistance.
Documentation: Prepare detailed design calculations, reports, and drawings to document the design process and communicate technical information to project teams and clients.
What You Will Need
Atlantic Industries Ltd. is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Atlantic Industries Ltd. will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.
As Canada’s Bridge and Infrastructure Company, Atlantic Industries Limited (AIL) operates a coast-to-coast network of sales/engineering offices and manufacturing plants. The AIL Group of Companies has won Canada’s Best Managed Companies Gold Standard by re-qualifying for the fifth consecutive year. We are also certified as a Great Place to Work after a thorough, independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute Canada.
What You Will Do
The role is responsible for contributing to AIL’s culture by exhibiting collaboration, curiosity, resilience, leadership and accountability in a manner which supports AIL’s employee wellness, environmental sustainability, and profitability.
Reporting to a Principal Engineer, the GeoStructural Designer, with knowledge of structural and geotechnical engineering, is primarily responsible for supporting the design of projects using geostructural products such as buried bridges, retaining walls/abutments and sound barrier walls. Strong knowledge in soil mechanics is preferred.
- Design Structures:Support the design of innovative, cost-effective designs for buried bridge, bridge abutment, footing, retaining wall and soundwall products for the Canadian and International market. Geotechnical Analysis: Conduct geotechnical investigations and analysis to assess soil properties, groundwater conditions, and other site-specific factors that may affect the stability of structures.
Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks and hazards associated with geo-structural designs and propose mitigation measures to ensure the safety and stability of structures.
Code Compliance: Ensure that designs comply with relevant building or bridge codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements related to geo-structural engineering.
Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues, co-op students, sales and others to provide training and ongoing assistance.
Documentation: Prepare detailed design calculations, reports, and drawings to document the design process and communicate technical information to project teams and clients.
What You Will Need
- Engineering degree with knowledge in structural and geotechnical engineering. A Master’s degree and knowledge in soil-structure interaction considered an asset.
- 1 - 2 years of engineering experience is an asset.
- Refined analysis (finite element) knowledge in either geotechnical and/or structural engineering fields. Familiarity with Plaxis considered an asset.
- Strong critical thinking.
- Effective project management skills.
- Effective planning and organizational skills.
- Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset.
- We offer a robust total rewards package - Competitive starting salaries, and comprehensive health and dental benefits.
- Company Pension Plan (After 1 year of service).
- Internal career opportunities and Educational Reimbursement program.
- Family Education Grant Program (Up to $4000 per year)
- Monthly Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
- Diverse and inclusive workplace - Be a part of our tight family!
- Strong company culture committed to providing a positive environment
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Work-life balance!
- Employee referral bonuses
- Ongoing coaching, learning, and development opportunities.
- Safety Shoes Allowance
Atlantic Industries Ltd. is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Atlantic Industries Ltd. will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.
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