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.

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

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

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance