What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer-In-Training (EIT) position at Cementation USA?
Job Title: Structural Engineer-In-Training (EIT)
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Civil / Structural Department Lead
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THIS JOB (Summary)
The Structural EIT provides safe, "Best for Project" solutions for complex projects, while ensuring regulatory compliance for all engineering deliverables. The Structural EIT is responsible for collaborating with the Structural Engineers, other disciplines, and team members in developing safe and effective designs. This includes participation in model and drawing reviews and completing calculations for complex permanent mine facility infrastructure, temporary sinking gear, material handling, process systems, and above ground facilities. It is expected that they will have limited knowledge of pertinent codes and standards and their application to the work performed. The Structural EIT will work under the guidance of more senior personnel to follow company workflows and standards and continually improve their technical skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Work in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Cementation
- Be aware of any health and safety hazards or infractions and report same to Health and Safety Department
- Ensure all applicable safety codes and regulations are met by appropriate design and use of technology
- Be a champion for safety, advocating safe behaviour while incorporating safety into the designs produced by the group
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This description lists the core responsibilities and duties of the position. Additional duties deemed to be within the incumbent's capabilities, on an as required basis, might be assigned by management.
- Perform structural analysis and design of permanent and temporary works related to the construction of surface and underground mine facilities and infrastructure
- Generate or direct the generation of preliminary sketches, detailed drawings, material take-offs or other deliverables that effectively and simply illustrate components of the design, while conforming to internal engineering and design standards
- Collaborate with Operations and internal multidisciplinary design, engineering, project management and operations teams to produce "Best for Project" designs that are safe, constructible, operable and maintainable
- Understand, use, and contribute to department specific standards and templates for the design of steel and concrete structural systems. This includes IBC, AISC, ASCE, ACI codes both current and legacy.
- Provide technical assistance during tender periods to answer questions, assess vendor packages and make technical recommendations
- Provide technical assistance during the fabrication/manufacturing period, providing procurement with technical information and support to ensure that Client and Project requirements are met
- Collaborate with Designers to establish how drawings will be laid out to ensure that the Engineer's requirements will be adequately conveyed
- Under the direction of a licensed engineer, complete and file all necessary calculations to ensure compliance with codes, standards, regulations, special industry guidelines, company and Client standards
- Participate in Design Reviews, ensuring that regulatory, safety and client operability requirements are met
- Conduct Quality Assurance shop or on-site reviews of fabricated or constructed work to assure that Quality Control measures have effectively delivered work that complies with regulatory, Cementation, and client requirements
- Prepare and issue on-site review reports, complete with observations and recommendations. Follow up as necessary to ensure that recommendations have been satisfactorily addressed
- Other duties as assigned
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- This position has the requirement for occasional travel to project sites, offices, and/or to conduct shop reviews
- Travel period may range from one day to several weeks and may include overseas assignments
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Familiarity with RISA3D, STAAD, or other structural analysis software
- Proficient in Autodesk Revit
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution. Emphasis on structural courses is preferred
- Successful Completion of the FE Exam is preferred
- Previous relevant work experience in underground mining or heavy industrial infrastructure is preferred
- Approximately 0 to 3 years of relevant experience
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
- Safety oriented
- Accountable
- Collaborative team player
- Professional
- Effective Communicator
- Knowledge of underground mining/above ground infrastructure is an asset
- Knowledge of structural systems including:
- Steel framing and detailing
- Concrete foundations
- Concrete buildings
- Industrial facility design
- Underground mining systems
- Material handling
- Knowledge and skills in the following software considered an asset:
- RISA3D (preferred), STAAD or other FEA programs is ok
- Advance Steel, Revit, or AutoCAD
- Bluebeam, Navisworks, or Adobe
- MS Office Suite
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive pay
- Company and personal performance bonus
- Safety bonus
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 from home)
- Collaborative, innovative, and rewarding work environment
- Unique and exciting project work
Cementation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.