Civil Structural Design Engineer

Vale Base Metals; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale Base Metals is seeking a Civil Structural Design Engineer in Sudbury, Ontario. This permanent position involves providing engineering services to various mines and plants, requiring extensive experience in structural engineering and a strong knowledge of design principles. The role offers competitive compensation and a commitment to safety and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan

Participation in a Defined Contribution Pension package

Comprehensive benefits package

Leave for all of life’s reasons

Employee Family Assistance Program

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 to 30+ years of experience in Structural Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of various structural materials including steel and concrete.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services to mines and plants.
• Conduct complex engineering studies and field inspections.
• Mentor and manage design personnel.

Skills

Structural design and analysis

Knowledge of mining structures

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Knowledge of SAP or ERP solutions

Education

Engineering Degree in Structural Engineering

Professional Engineering Designation

Job description

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?

Who We Are

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Civil Structural Design Engineer to join our Central Engineering team in Sudbury, Ontario. The level and paygrade of this role will be determined based on the applicant's experience and background. Relocation will be required for this role. This is a permanent position.

As a Civil Structural Design Engineer, you will be responsible to provide engineering services to the various mines and plants in Sudbury and other Vale north Atlantic facilities. The position involves regular trips to underground mines and to the various surface plants. The successful candidate must possess valid driver license.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Use structural software for structural analysis. Responsible for integrity of designs produced under his/her technical direction and legally approves and seals designs and drawings as per the Professional Engineers Act.
• Provides technical direction for complex engineering designs within his/her area of expertise and assists and guides other design personnel.
• Conduct complex engineering studies, conducts field inspections and prepares relevant reports and participates in the review of construction and commissioning and start-up functions.
• Applies mature engineering knowledge and exercises leadership, mentoring and training to other design personnel and manages the work of design personnel, when assigned, to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, budget, codes and standards.
• Conducts reviews of engineering consultant's engineering designs, drawings and specifications on assigned projects.
• Is familiar with latest codes, acts and regulations and keeps abreast of technology and latest developments in his/her design field.
  
  

About You

Education:

• An Engineering Degree in Structural Engineering
• A Professional Engineering Designation
  
  

Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight (8) to thirty plus (30+) years of experience in the Structural Engineering field.
  
  

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of structural design and analysis for various types of structures including steel, concrete, masonry and timber design.
• Strong knowledge of various mining, smelting and refining, structures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (Excel, Word and Power Point).
• Knowledge of SAP or ERP solutions software is highly desirable and experience as Project Engineer and/or knowledge on CAPEX/OPEX project execution is highly desirable
  
  

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Relocation Assistance
  
  

Why Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are needed for the green economy. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay Grade: F5T to F1T depending on experience and background of the successful candidate

Apply by: June 3, 2025

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