Structural Design Engineer

Job DescriptionA full-time permanent position is available for a structural engineer to join us. The successful applicant will be working alongside an industry-leading team of experts who provide highly specialized design and product solutions for the light-framed wood & steel construction industry. The position is based in our Calgary Alberta office.The design engineer will be actively involved in the design, analysis and detailing of structural building products such as roof/floor truss components, engineered wood products and cold-form steel building components for projects ranging from residential buildings to large, complex commercial and agricultural structures.Job Responsibilities & RequirementsDuties and Responsibilities Provide engineering support to customers using MiTek’s in-depth industry knowledge and proprietary design software Create/approve designs as part of our design certification and component detailing services Create/approve 3D models and framing layouts to ensure accuracy Detail structural connections (wood /steel) Design site-modification details and field reinforcement for damaged structural elements Provide front-line communication with our customers and end-users of our products/services Project-specific coordination with designers, engineers and stakeholders as required Write letters of professional opinion to customers Other duties such as technical research and product testing, as required Office environment with minimum (0-5%) travel Knowledge, Credentials and Experience Must be a registered professional Engineer in good standing (P.Eng designation) licensed to practice engineering in at least one Canadian province. Minimum five years of experience in the construction industry, the light-frame wood truss industry, steel design industry or the engineered wood product (EWP) industry Expert level knowledge of structural framing practices as they relate to wood construction Working knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada as well as regional provincial codes Expert-Level software learning abilities with advanced knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written. Bilingual fluency in English and French is a definite asset Working Knowledge of Cold-Form-Steel design codes and practices is a definite asset Must be able to interact with different types of stakeholders of varying technical knowledge Must be a self-starter with an ability to balance independent work with minimum supervision, while being a contributing member of a highly skilled technical team In addition to a competitive salary, our employees are offered a full range of benefits including life, health, and dental insurance as well as profit-sharing and annual bonus incentive plans. We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in this position however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a CV and cover letter while the position is posted.MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry toimprove efficiencies by optimizingthe balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.www.mii.com #J-18808-Ljbffr