Engineer

Job Title: Engineer (Building Envelope Systems - Glazing)
Engineering Division
Toronto, ON 

What We 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 curtainwall industry.  
-Engage in analysis and computations necessary to execute assignments in accordance with standard formulas, tables, etc. as required. 
-Provide internal structural reviews of shop drawings against project specifications and applicable codes; provide feedback and advise 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.
-All other duties as assigned.

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. 

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