Senior Structural Engineer

Description

You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of brownfield and greenfield mining projects, including mill foundations, water treatment systems, tailings facilities, and support structures for BOP (balance of plant), power distribution, and fuel supply systems.

• Prepare and review technical reports and specifications.
• Lead the structural discipline for major mining and industrial projects.
• Support project execution, contract administration, and budget management.
• Perform detailed analysis and member sizing with supporting calculations.
• Coordinate with internal design teams and other disciplines.
• Review and design structural components including steel, concrete, and building envelope systems.
• Develop concept studies, quantity estimates, and preliminary layouts.
• Provide cost estimating input, technical review, and QA/QC oversight.
• Conduct site investigations and prepare design recommendations.
• Ensure design compliance with applicable Canadian and American codes.
• Oversee design documentation, drawing packages, and tendering deliverables.
• Liaise with clients, vendors, and contractors; participate in presentations and site visits.

Requirements

This position requires a highly experienced engineer capable of independently sealing drawing packages, managing design deliverables, and guiding the structural discipline across multiple project phases.

Our client is an engineering consultancy supporting major mining and industrial developments, is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to act as the discipline lead for ongoing and upcoming projects. This person can be in Toronto or Vancouver.

• P.Eng. registration in Canada.
• Proven ability to lead teams and seal structural drawing packages.
• Solid grasp of both Canadian and American codes.
• 10+ years of progressive structural design experience, primarily in mining or heavy industrial sectors.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; able to guide multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel for site reviews and inspections.
• Familiar with structural analysis software such as RISA, Advanced Steel, and BIM tools (software proficiency is flexible).
• Strong understanding of structural steel, concrete foundations, brace connections, and mill foundation design.
• Collaborative and technically driven work culture with exposure to complex design challenges.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

Benefits

• Opportunity to take ownership of the structural discipline for major mining infrastructure projects.
• Long-term career growth and stability within a reputable engineering consultancy.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance