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Structural Engineer

Proslide Technology
Ottawa, ON
Full-time
Experienced
Posted 24 days ago This job may expire soon!
Salary:

The Structural Engineer plays an integral part in the Engineering team for the successful delivery of projects around the world. They will play a key part in engineering the next generation of water ride structures, aquatic play structures and all other components and products that make up ProSlide's award winning rides.

YOUR CHALLENGE:

  • Under the supervision of a senior engineer, perform structural analysis and design of new and existing structures including water ride supports, aquatic play structures, architectural theming elements, and start towers to applicable design codes and standards
  • Design structures using conventional construction materials like structural steel and reinforced concrete along with unconventional materials like fiberglass
  • Document calculations, and technical findings through reports, specifications, and other technical documentation
  • Work with engineers-in-training and structural designers to develop the structural drawings
  • Develop Design Specifications and Statements of Works (SOW) for 3rd party consultants
  • Review of drawings, designs and engineering calculations from 3rd party consultants
  • Create analytical models using 3D CAD programs (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for input to FEA software (ANSYS, Staad.Pro, RFEM).
  • Assist in the creation and review of shop drawings, specifications, installation details and work instructions.
  • Support the approval process for ProSlide products through various international regulatory agencies.
  • Participate in the development of material testing programs.
  • On-site inspections and ride verification; international travel required.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

  • Masters' degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university program
  • 5-7 years of progressive structural engineering experience
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing in any Canadian Province. Registration as a Professional Engineering (PE) in any US State is considered an asset.
  • Experience taking a project through the conceptual stage all the way through final construction
  • Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks to create construction drawings
  • Knowledge and familiarity with construction best practices for documentation and managing submittals
  • Experience using structural analysis and design software (RFEM, Staad.Pro). Industry experience with general purpose finite element software (ANSYS, Abaqus, etc.) is considered an asset.
  • Extensive knowledge of NBCC, CSA S16 and CSA A23.3 or equivalent international standards
  • Experience designing structures for static, dynamic, and fatigue loading
  • Strong skills in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent academic performance in structural engineering related courses (statics, structural analysis, structural design etc.)
  • Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent teamwork and leadership skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Strong technical writing skills are required.
  • Experience with 3D modeling of complex shapes and structures is considered an asset
  • Previous exposure to the aquatics, entertainment or leisure industries is considered an asset

We Are:

ProSlide is the global leader in water slide manufacturing and water park transformation, and provides water park design for new and expanding indoor and outdoor water parks around the world. Our rides power the best, most successful and most recognized parks in the world. If it's world-class, it's ProSlide.

We build the best rides in the world.

We power the best parks in the world.

Our customers enjoy the best experiences in the world.