Job No: 31278

Location: Sault Ste. Marie, ON

• Take the next step in your Engineering career with this progressive company!
• Join a company that supports professional development and a work-life balance!
• Attractive salary ranging from $90,000 to $110,000, plus bonus opportunity. Relocation assistance provided!
• Work in this prime location near Lake Superior, just minutes from great hunting, fishing, skiing, golfing and the US Border!

About the Organization

M.R. Wright & Associates Co. Ltd. (MRW) has been using its expertise to provide the Northern Ontario market with a complete range of engineering services to clients both large and small. From private companies, to large municipalities in the civil, environmental, structural and geotechnical industries.

In addition, MRW has grown to include a soils and materials testing laboratory which offers not only a wide range of in-house laboratory testing services for soils, aggregate and construction materials, using up-to-date equipment and approved methods, but also provides field testing and sample collection services to meet our clients’ construction and geotechnical needs.

From its start in 1961, MRW has earned a reputation for, and is committed to providing quality service through its specialized collaborative approach between staff and clients. Currently, the MRW staff consists of 4 registered professional engineers and 20 project managers, draftsmen, engineering technicians, technologists and administrative personnel. The company plans to continue to be a locally owned, profitable engineering firm by building on expertise, while maintaining an invigorating work environment for all employees.

About the Opportunity

MRW has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer to join its team in Sault Ste. Marie, ON.

In this active role, you will provide lead structural design and technical support to a team consisting of engineers, technologists and designers. You’ll perform calculations, design drawing reviews, and oversee field investigations. The project work for this role will involve engineering and design for various structural systems and types of structures, including equipment supports and foundations.

More specifically, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Designing industrial and commercial structures (structural steel, reinforced concrete and pre-cast concrete);
• Designing of timber, steel and concrete bridges;
• Structural inspections and report preparation;
• Coordinating engineering work schedules and establishing solid working relationships with all stakeholders;
• Preparing detailed engineering man-hour estimates and material take-offs;
• Writing specifications, contract documents, and preparing engineering progress reports;
• Resolving design and field engineering issues;
• Reviewing project documents for technical accuracy and competency;
• Ensuring design conforms with all applicable codes and client standards;
• Recommending substitutions in materials and payment for completed work; and
• Keeping abreast of new technical developments and estimating their impacts.

Qualifications necessary for this application to this role, will include:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario;
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in other provinces or US states an asset;
• 10-15 years Front End and Detailed Design experience in structural design; and
  
• 10-15 years experience as lead engineer.

To apply, you will also need strong conceptual design skills with in-depth knowledge of structural analysis and design software (both static and dynamic).

You also have knowledge of Canadian and Ontario Building and Design Codes and ideally, you’re familiar with US Building and Design Codes.

If you have field experience, it will be considered an asset.

We’re looking for a well-rounded individual who can meet deadlines, has excellent communication skills, and can lead a team towards success. If you have project management skills, can take initiative, and work well under pressure while still delivering high quality results, we want to speak with you - read on to see why MRW is a great place to work!

About the Benefits

At MR Wright & Associates, you will enjoy an attractive salary ranging from $90,000 to $ 110,000, plus bonus opportunity.

Here’s what you can look forward to after coming on board:

• Medical and dental benefits
• Company matching RRSP to a maximum
  
• Flexible working hours
• Three weeks vacation to start (is negotiable!)
• Company funded professional development courses (one per year)
• Relocation assistance provided!

In addition, employees attend social events like the Summer BBQ and golf day. That’s not all - at M.R. Wright & Associates, the company is always showing their appreciation of staff. At the 50^th anniversary, every employee received an iPad 2 engraved with the company logo!

If you are excited about taking on this new opportunity and want to join a great company, apply now!