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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 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 Federal State specific OSHA 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 current NCEES record for the purpose of securing professional licenses in multiple states
Other duties assigned as needed
Requirements:
B. S. in mechanical, structural or civil engineering, or related engineering field and Professional Engineering (PE) designation
5-10 years experience as a licensed engineer in a structural or geotechnical engineering environment
Familiarity with AISC ASD or LRFD
Knowledge of basic structural engineering analysis and design standards
Familiarity with basic soil properties, testing procedures, and interpretation of geotechnical data
Proficient in the OSHA Excavation Standard 1926 Subpart P. and related standards
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.
** FRENCH DESCRIPTION **
Si vous souhaitez avoir la chance de faire votre marque auprès du plus grand fournisseur de location d'équipement au monde, venez construire votre avenir avec United Rentals !
En tant qu'ingénieur senior, vous serez responsable de développer des solutions d'ingénierie sécuritaires et adaptées en ouvrages temporaires pour supporter plusieurs succursales du département d’étançonnement. Vous vous consacrerez à répondre aux besoins d'ingénierie des entrepreneurs en génie civil, des entreprises industrielles et commerciales, en générant des revenus d'ingénierie rentables pour la spécialité d’étançonnement et pour United Rentals.
Ce que vous ferez :
Évaluer les conditions des chantiers et concevoir des systèmes de soutènement temporaire sûrs, efficaces et structurellement solides qui favorisent l'efficacité et la praticité du chantier.
Fournir des plans spécifiques au chantier signés/scellés par un ingénieur professionnel (Ordre des Ingénieurs) y compris les dessins de conception de soutènement/excavations et les notes de calculs pour appuyer les plans.
S'assurer que les dessins et plans techniques sont exacts et répondent aux normes de conception technique applicables et aux exigences des provinces.
Former si nécessaire et fournir un soutien technique aux représentants du département d’étançonnement pour fournir des devis aux clients.
Estimer les coûts des projets et préparer les propositions pour les clients
Obtenir et/ou maintenir des licences professionnelles dans plusieurs provinces
Autres tâches assignées selon les besoins
Exigences:
Bilingue (français/anglais)
Titre d'ingénieur professionnel (OIQ, OIO, AIGNB, etc.) en Civil - Ouvrages temporaires, ou dans un domaine d'ingénierie connexe
5 à 10 ans d'expérience en tant qu'ingénieur agréé dans un environnement d'ingénierie structurelle ou géotechnique
Familiarité avec les codes et normes canadiens, notamment : CSA W59:24, CSA S16:24, NBC-2020, CSA A23.3:24.
Connaissance des normes de base en matière d'analyse technique des structures et de conception.
Familiarité avec les propriétés de base, les procédures d'essai et l'interprétation des données géotechniques.
Maîtrise de la norme d'excavation des différentes législations provinciales
Expérience avec Autocad, Mathcad, MS Office (Word et Excel)
Capacité à travailler de manière indépendante et en équipe
Travailler efficacement avec les clients et les représentants des succursales pour planifier et négocier la conception des systèmes de soutènement temporaire.
Solides compétences organisationnelles et souci du détail
Conformément aux politiques et procédures de United Rentals, ce poste est considéré comme sensible du point de vue de la sécurité.
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 2026) 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
Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings
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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.
At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.
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, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, structural, or civil engineering or related field
- Professional Engineering (PE) designation / licensed engineer (e.g., OIQ, OIO, AIGNB)
- 5-10 years experience as a licensed engineer in structural or geotechnical engineering
- Familiarity with AISC ASD or LRFD
- Knowledge of structural engineering analysis and design standards
- Familiarity with basic soil properties, testing procedures, and interpretation of geotechnical data
- Proficient in OSHA Excavation Standard 1926 Subpart P and related standards
- Experience with AutoCAD, Mathcad, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Obtain and/or maintain current NCEES record to secure professional licenses in multiple states
- Bilingual (French/English)
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Effectively work with customers and sales representatives to plan and negotiate shoring system designs
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
United Rentals Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about United Rentals and has not been reviewed or approved by United Rentals.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as broad, with multiple medical plan options alongside dental, vision, prescription coverage, disability, and EAP support. Added navigation and wellness tools are described as part of the overall health offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is included with different durations by caregiver status, and fertility benefits are specified as part of the package. These family supports appear to be positioned as meaningful components of total rewards.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing programs are highlighted, including an annual paid wellness day and app-based wellness resources. Additional lifestyle-oriented supports such as employee discounts and hardship assistance through a compassion fund are also included.
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What We Do
As North America’s largest equipment rental company, with 880+ stores in the United States and Canada, we serve construction and industrial companies, utilities, municipalities, homeowners, and communities, with the goal of fulfilling customer needs and surpassing expectations. We go beyond equipment. We are the world’s largest fleet of problem solvers, with best-in-class specialty solutions, safety training and 24/7 support to empower your success.

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