Where innovation, technology and integrity come together.

Our purpose at Kiwi Newton Group is to excel in delivering; economical, high quality, low carbon, low energy and low maintenance building systems and structures in the ICI  building industry.  We strive to make and improve better products and develop our people to work together with various skills. We believe that a truly inspiring and diverse place to work is a must. We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities. We continue to expand and have an exciting opportunity for a Structural Engineer.

The Structural Engineer reports to the Vice President, Design & Engineering. The Structural Engineer is expected to be detail oriented when designing structures, components, and making adjustments to existing designs. Collaborative work with the Design and Engineering team is common, though the Structural Engineer is expected to complete drawings, designs, adjustments, and troubleshoot complications individually. Verbal and written communication is expected to be excellent between all divisions and with clients.

Requirements

• Communicate proficiently between clients, engineering and design team, and other divisions (both verbal and written)

• Create new build designs for proposals

• Adjust, manipulate and manage designs per client expectations

• Prepare plans and designs in accordance with established codes and standards

• Create designs and building plans using internal software to client specification

• Development and implementation of the latest technology and methods to improve efficiency, accuracy and productivity for the department where approved

• Participates in Weekly Production Meeting as required

• Prepare or arrange for the preparation of reports concerning the progress of each project in meeting established cost, schedule targets and other contract commitments

• Ensure that action is taken to correct off-standard performance and achieve contractual obligations

• Oversee the proper execution of design activities within the Design team

• Provide timely follow-up and inputs to the Project Delivery Team regarding design budgets, timelines and resources

• Consult with internal Managers and Supervisors to ensure project deliverables deadlines are met and within budget

• Troubleshoot and investigate complications between design and production

• Collaborate with the Design, Engineering, and other divisional teams

• Work independently on projects and designs for clients, both internal and external

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering – Current P. Eng or in the process of obtaining and related work experience

• A minimum of five (5) years working with engineered shop drawings in a structural steel manufacturing environment

• Strong computer skills (MS Office, MRP etc)

• A self-starter with the ability to set and handle multiple priorities

• Consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues

• Excellent communications skills both written and oral

• Possess excellent organizational and analytical skills

Kiwi Newton Group encourages people to enjoy work and working with others, to be creative and effective in teams, to be reliable for other team members and to develop efficient work habits to serve customers well and deliver best value excellent buildings and structures.

Kiwi Newton Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants who consider themselves qualified.

Qualified candidates should email their resume to hr@kiwinewton.com or fax to: 519-822-6159.

Please note that only those being invited to interview will be contacted, no agencies and no telephone calls please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent