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Intermediate Concrete Durability Engineer
Halifax
Permanent
Hybrid
Do you want to join one of the leading engineering consulting companies? Can you contribute to the development of COWI’s technical expertise through your knowledge of concrete technology? And are you familiar with service life assessment of existing concrete and steel structures? Then, this could be the next adventure in your career.
Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow
To support our North American team, we are looking for an Intermediate Concrete Durability Engineer to join us. You will be working on exciting infrastructure projects across the transportation and energy sectors, along with our highly professional team that provides technical expertise, design leadership, project management, and specialized engineering expertise.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
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Prepare designs and calculations under the supervision of experienced engineers
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Prepare engineering reports and other technical documents together with standard documents, such as technical specifications
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Assess the durability of new and existing structures constructed from both steel and reinforced concrete
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Perform service life design of new steel and reinforced concrete structures
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Liaise with other professionals and departments to gather information for projects
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Conduct site inspections from time-to-time, and perform other tasks as required
Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.
The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.
On top of that, you will have:
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A B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering and M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Construction Materials, or a related field. Graduate studies related to deterioration mechanisms affecting reinforced concrete and the durability of concrete structures is required along with 5+ years of relevant experience. Having knowledge of structural steel deterioration mechanisms and associated protection measures (considered an asset).
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An Engineer-In-Training or Professional Engineer license in the home province or state
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Experience in service life design, durability assessments, and modeling of chloride-induced corrosion for concrete structures
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Ideally worked with construction specifications (CSA A23.1, AASHTO, provincial or state-specific construction specifications) and major structural design codes (CSA, AASHTO, ACI, and Eurocode)
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Prior project management and structural design experience (considered an asset)
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Great attention to detail and ability to work with staff located remotely
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Willingness to travel as needed, along with a valid BC class 5 driver’s license
A place to work and so much more
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100 percent of our revenue come from activities that move our customers toward sustainability.
We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.
With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America, and India, we are currently 7,300 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play.
What we also offer:
Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.
Some of our benefits include:
Flexible working arrangement | Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share! | Full time hires get minimum 3 weeks vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual Fitness spending account. Yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga or gym membership | Group RRSP program with company matching | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Extended Health coverage with 100% of premiums paid by us | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events
Got more questions?
Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com , where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve, and what life is like at COWI.
Equal opportunity employer
COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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