Principals & Associates - Jobs in Edmonton Alberta

Job Description

What is the opportunityWe are purpose-led and passion-fueled consulting engineers and design for a sustainable future. Our story began with a group of like-minded colleagues who were dissatisfied with the status quo – silos and hierarchies that stifled progress and engagement. We knew that there was a better way to be a consulting engineering firm. Our “One Company” approach was the answer by removing geographic boundaries to behave as a single entity: sharing knowledge, successes, and challenges as one. This philosophy allows us to the right people to every job, regardless of location. RequirementsEntuitive is an employee-owned firm, and we are looking for an individual to join as a full-time member of the Principal Senior Associate and Associate (P amp;A) group.What will you do P amp;A fulfills key leadership roles at Entuitive. P amp;A are team players who internally and externally socialize what it means to be Entuitive and who positively contribute to the betterment of this firm. The degree to which an individual contributes to, leads, or proactively drives a portion of the business defines the role.All P amp;A act as subject matter experts in engineering technologies, methods, and practices by keeping current with emerging trends and market shifts in order to recommend and implement best practices and client-centric solutions. This role will typically oversee and manage a team either on a project or within a department by taking a hands-on approach and by providing guidance to ensure a high level of project delivery and service. The role will actively promote Entuitive services across all networks within the industry and communities in which we work. The P amp;A will ensure all work is carried out in full support of our Vision, Mission, Values and One Company culture. To be a P amp;A, one must contribute in no less than two of the core areas of our business as defined below and work to maintain a high standard across these areas.​ Leadershipamp; Mentoring

• Provides day-to-day guidance to teams ensuring a collaborative environment where knowledge is shared, and creative solutions are supported.​

• Responsible for developing staff through mentoring and providing ongoing feedback along with conducting the annual review process to grow the future leaders of the firm.​

• Participates in corporate leadership by contributing to the structural engineering service strategy and internal committees (Technical, BD + Marketing, Production Management, quality control (QC), etc.)​

Business Developmentamp; Client Relations

• Provides creative and technical input into proposal development, working closely with the marketing team to clearly demonstrate Entuitive’s capabilities.

• Focuses on maintaining existing client relations by ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner and services offered exceed our clients’ expectations in terms of quality.​

• Work winning is a part of the role.​

Technical Delivery

• Provides technical expertise to other engineers ensuring a high level of engineering by conducting technical reviews and instilling adherence to quality assurance through established guidelines and best practices.​

• Engage and implement quality control measures and activities supporting a continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to delivering quality work.​

• Investigate and promote the use of advanced methods, techniques, technology, or processes within project teams and throughout the firm.​

• Delivers preliminary and detailed designs as required and oversees markups and the coordination of specifications, and terms of reference complying with relevant codes and standards.​

• Responsible for signing and sealing drawings as needed, ensuring a high level of professional integrity and a commitment to high quality standards.

Project Management​

• Responsible for effective project management including managing project budgets using the appropriate cost control methods and ensuring scheduling and resourcing plans meet the needs of project deliverables.​

• Responsible for client correspondence and communication including fee letters and status reports, ensuring the client and stakeholders are kept abreast of issues and resolutions are timely and well managed.​

• Fulfill the role of a project engineer or project principal on multiple projects depending on the size and complexity of the projects.​

Skills and Competencies

• A minimum of 10 years progressive experience with a proven track record of delivering complex and sophisticated structural engineering projects related to industrial or municipal infrastructure.

• Knowledgeable of local market conditions, emerging trends, and opportunities in Edmonton.

• This individual will have a track record of business development and bringing in new client relationships while leveraging existing accounts.

• Strong business acumen, contract negotiation skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment.

• Proven ability to build relationships and develop networks.

• Superior knowledge of construction processes and building materials related to new construction projects as well as the restoration of existing buildings.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to manage complex situations with multiple stakeholders utilizing conflict resolution skills.

• Strong project management skills with ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget within a large project team.

• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Proven client service capability along with the experience to effectively manage multiple teams simultaneously.

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment while juggling competing priorities.

• Knowledge and interest related to embodied carbon is considered an asset.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

• Access to a passport and desire to travel for work is an asset.

• The willingness to be Entuitive.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering (with a focus in structural), or architecture.

• P.Eng. and licensed to practice in Alberta (licenses in other locations considered an asset)

BenefitsCompensation

• Competitive compensation package.

• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for their employees and their dependents.

• RRSP matching

• Generous parental leave policy.

Why Entuitive

• Minimum 4 days a week in office. Building strong relationships and collaborating internally is important to us!

• Commitment to staff growth through mentoring and training.

• Participation in our discretionary profit-sharing plan.

About Entuitive We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued, respected, and supported. Entuitive will ensure that reasonable accommodations are made to persons with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes. If you are excited about this opportunity and are interested in learning more about Entuitive, please check out our About Us page. At Entuitive, we prioritize human-centric evaluation methods and do not utilize AI for screening or recruitment processes. Realize your potENtial here.