Senior Specialty Engineer

Posted:
8/12/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada ⋅ Brantford, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Québec City, Quebec, Canada ⋅ Quebec, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada ⋅ Dorval, Quebec, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As a Sr. Engineer, you will be responsible for the engineering support of multiple profit centers within the Trench Safety Division. You will be dedicated to meeting Trench Safety engineering needs of contractors, industrial and commercial companies, and in doing so, drive profitable engineering revenue for the Division and Company.

What you'll do:

  • Evaluate site conditions and design safe, effective, and structurally-sound shoring systems that promote jobsite efficiency and practicality in the field
  • Provide Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) sealed/stamped site specific plans including trench/excavation shoring design drawings and supporting calculations 
  • Ensure engineering drawings and plans are accurate and meet applicable engineering design standards and CCOHS requirements
  • Educate as necessary and provide engineering support to Trench Safety sales representatives in providing quotes to customers
  • Estimate project costs and prepare proposals for customers
  • Obtain and/or maintain professional licenses in multiple provinces
  • Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

  • Bilingual (French/English)
  • Professional Engineering (P. Eng.) designation; B. S. in structural or civil engineering, or related engineering field
  • 5-10 years experience as a licensed engineer in a structural or geotechnical engineering environment
  • Familiarity with Canadian Codes and Standards including: CSA W59:24, CSA S16:24, NBC-2020, CSA A23.3:24
  • Knowledge of basic structural engineering analysis and design standards
  • Familiarity with basic soil properties,  testing procedures, and interpretation of geotechnical data
  • Proficient in the CCOHS Excavation Standard
  • Experience with Autocad, Mathcad, MS Office (Word and Excel)
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Effectively work with customers and sales reps to conceptually plan and negotiate shoring system designs
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

Why join us?

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • United Compassion Fund

  • Employee Discount Program

  • Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

  • Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)

  • Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)

  • Paid Sick Leave

  • An inclusive and welcoming culture

Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.

Mutual respect for the dignity and fundamental rights of all persons defines our culture. United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email [email protected] for assistance.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.