Job Description

Precast Design Engineer

Job Summary

An established precast concrete organization is seeking a Precast Design Engineer with a desire to continue developing their technical expertise through hands-on learning.

The Precast Design Engineer will initially focus on the design of prestressed concrete insulated sandwich wall panels, working under the supervision of a senior engineer.

This is primarily a project design role involving close interaction with Drafting, Project Management, Production, Quality Control, and Field Erection teams. As the Engineer develops, there may be opportunities to specialize in wall panels or diversify into areas such as parking structures, bridge girder fabrication, plant engineering, field engineering, and pre-bid engineering supporting sales and estimating.

The position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to interpret specifications and architectural, structural, and steel fabrication drawings, and the ability to ensure designs meet contractual and technical requirements.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working within tight project timelines and maintaining thorough project documentation. The Design Engineer will monitor the preparation of drawings and bills of material, ensure projects remain on schedule, and respond to project-specific fabrication questions from the manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

• Review project documentation, including architectural and structural drawings and specifications.
• Attend project meetings and communicate with external consultants, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Prepare design calculations in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications.
• Summarize engineering designs and requirements for drafting teams.
• Monitor the preparation of drawings and bills of material to ensure project schedules are maintained.
• Review production and erection drawings to ensure compliance with the approved design and apply the appropriate professional engineering seal.
• Work with production and erection supervisors to resolve technical and fabrication issues as required.
• Visit manufacturing facilities and project sites as necessary to verify that design requirements are being met.

Technical Requirements

• Experience with design work in a precast concrete manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
• Willingness to work closely with production teams and develop extensive knowledge of precast products and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and structural engineering software.
• Experience with BIM and Tekla is considered an asset.
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering.
• Strong academic background in structural design, including concrete, steel, and welding.
• Coursework or experience in prestressed concrete design is preferred.
• Licensed P.Eng. in Ontario, or the ability to obtain professional licensure within two years.
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and applicable CSA standards relating to bridges, concrete, precast concrete, and welding.

Business Requirements

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Valid Ontario driver's licence is considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments, architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors.
• Ability to manage multiple project requirements within demanding timelines.

Cultural Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and responsibility for assigned work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and professional disciplines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $80,000–$100,000, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

The organization offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Health and dental coverage
• Life insurance
• RRSP options
• Tax-free savings account options
• Educational scholarship opportunities for employees' dependents
• Health and wellness programming
• Employee and team engagement events

About the Organization

The employer is an established Canadian construction and manufacturing organization with a long-standing presence in the industry and operations spanning multiple sectors, including steel, concrete, construction, and corporate services.

The organization employs more than 1,000 people and serves a broad and growing market. It emphasizes continuous improvement, employee development, customer service, quality, integrity, and innovation.

This is a current vacancy, and qualified candidates are actively being considered for the position.