Early Career Structural Designer - Permanent Design - 2023

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers is seeking an Early Career Structural Designer for bridge and infrastructure construction projects in Québec. The candidate will perform a variety of conceptual and detailed design plans related to steel and concrete bridges, soil retaining structures, industrial buildings, construction methods, etc. The candidate will develop 3D models of various structures and participate in design reviews. The Structural Designer should have between 0 et 3 years of experience in the production of structural plans, must be highly technically competent and familiar with current tools, programs, softwares as well as CADD production practices.

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers, a division of Kiewit Engineering Group Inc, is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of multiple engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, transit, and materials disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the design-build delivery of infrastructure projects.  

We are an innovative team of design engineers that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building RRSP plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.

Location

This position is based out of Québec (Laval, Québec City & surrounding areas)

Responsibilities

• Work with the engineering team to develop preliminary and final design bridge plans and details;
• Detail structural elements, including concrete reinforcement and steel connections;
• Use MicroStation, AutoCAD, and 3D modeling software to develop the structure plans;
• Produce models, exhibits, reinforcement bar lists, engineering reports, quantity reports, etc.;
• Meet project technical and schedule requirements;
• Communicate progress with the task lead;
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with Kiewit and/or project-specific standards and Quality Management plans.

Qualifications

• 0 - 3 years of experience in CADD production in structural design;
• DEC in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent;
• General knowledge of engineering principles and civil engineering materials;
• Ability to understand construction documents and design standards;
• Background in structural design and construction preferred;
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, both is preferred;
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office products, Bluebeam and ProjectWise;
• Knowledge of 3D modeling using Tekla, OpenBridge, and/or Revit is preferred;
• Ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with engineers and other designers;
• Critical thinking skills necessary with the ability to plan and conceptualize;
• Capable of recognizing discrepancies with strong attention to detail.

Key Words: Drafter, Bridge, Infrastructure, Design, CAD, Junior, Early Career