Structural Engineer, Senior

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Eastern Canada Operations team. Reporting to the Civil / Structural Department Manager this position can be seated in either St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Fredericton, New Brunswick; Oakville, Ontario; or Sudbury Ontario. This role involves leading and conducting structural design analysis, preparing technical documentation, evaluations, and verifications for various structural systems. 

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The Role

As a Structural Engineer, you will collaborate with a team of engineers/technicians to provide client-focused solutions. This role has a primary requirement for relevant experience in industrial, hydro utilities and hydroelectric structures design. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

You will be part of the structural engineering team delivering projects in the Power and Process industries. This includes structural steel and reinforced concrete design for industrial buildings, substation steel structures and foundations, equipment support platforms and associated foundations, pipe racks, tank foundations, hydroelectric dams, sluiceways, abutments, piers and various other miscellaneous structures.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Wood’s Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability. 

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments. 

• Provide structural design and technical support including calculations, design, design checks, and design drawing reviews from conceptual level to detailed design for large industrial operating facilities, and power distribution projects.
• Analyze designs for efficiency of construction, use of materials, functionality, and practicality of design. 
• Review, check and approve construction and shop drawings.
• Monitor changes and revisions to designs and assess the impact on cost and scheduling.
• Plan and oversee various construction efforts.
• Provide technical assistance to site during construction phase.
• Conduct occasional site inspections and visits to ensure design intent is met and ensure that all rules, regulations, and guidelines are explicitly followed.
• Develop or alter standard project specifications to meet project specific design criteria. 
• Monitor and guide design/drafting tasks and oversee the internal checking required on all project drawings.
• Assure the technical quality of work performed by subordinates based upon organizational standards, codes and general knowledge of engineering principles and projects.
• Organize, plans, and coordinate own work as well as the resources assigned on a specific project.
• Responsible to seal all drawings that have been prepared under their direction as required in jurisdiction where professional designation is recognized. 
• Interfacing with Mechanical, Process, Material Handling, Civil, Architectural, Electrical and Instrumentation disciplines. 
• Operating within the company's quality system and safety policy in all phases of assignments.
• Coordinate and work with project team members in Canada and other Wood execution offices across the globe.
• Provide input for the technical proposal development effort on behalf of the structural engineering team. 
• Coach and mentor less experience engineers and designers.
• Demonstrate proficiency with the Canadian National Building Codes, and standards for concrete, steel, and wood structure design.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients and vendors to support project success.

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Structural Engineering Degree from a recognized university

• Registered professional engineer in Canada 
• 10+ years of experience in the Power Utility, Mining / Industrial and / or Renewable Energy sectors considered an asset
• Site Experience
• Experience developing proposals for various phases of capital projects
• Experience developing capital cost estimates for various phases of capital projects
• Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills
• In-depth knowledge of STAAD Pro structural analysis
• Experience with Mathcad or Excel, Navis Works, AutoCAD, MS Office
• Solid knowledge of National Building Codes, CSA Standards and local building codes and regulations primarily for Eastern Canada provinces
• Attention to detail and pride in work quality
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills
• Strong client focus
• A self-starter with experience leading multiple designers and engineering on schedule and cost driven capital projects

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement  We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.