Designer, Structural / Civil

K+S Group; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Structural / Civil Designer, utilizing your expertise to develop necessary designs and ensure compliance with industry standards. With your leadership skills and technical proficiency, you will guide teams through innovative projects in a supportive environment, contributing to the sustainable development of important infrastructure.

Benefits

Comprehensive employer-paid benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Wellness Account for health-related expenses

Pay-for-Performance compensation philosophy

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in structural/civil design in heavy industrial or mining environments.
• Advanced knowledge of Canadian building codes (NBC, CSA S16, A23.3).
• Proficiency in various design and modeling software tools.

Responsibilities

• Developing and supporting structural designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Leading structural design reviews and mentoring junior designers.
• Coordinating with internal and external teams for project alignment.

Skills

Structural Design

Collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Diploma in CAD/CAM Engineering Technology

Engineering Design and Drafting Technology

Tools

AVEVA E3D

Autodesk Civil 3D

Revit

Plant 3D

Navisworks

Job description

Your Responsibilities

The Structural / Civil Designer serves as a subject matter expert and design lead responsible for developing and supporting structural designs for KSPC. The role involves collaborating with Engineering, Production, and Project teams to create detailed design solutions, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support project execution. The designer manages third-party design resources, overseeing external contractors and consultants to ensure alignment with company standards, project requirements, and regulatory guidelines. Additionally, the role includes coordinating between internal teams and external technical resources, reviewing third-party designs, and providing technical oversight to ensure seamless project execution. The designer also plays a key role in maintaining and improving infrastructure by producing accurate drawings, assisting with design reviews, and supporting standardized design and maintenance practices for structural assets.

• Lead structural design reviews with internal stakeholders and external engineering firms to ensure constructability, compliance with KSPC standards, and cost-effectiveness.
• Champion standardization and continuous improvement of structural detailing, drafting libraries, and drawing quality.
• Drive technical alignment across external engineering partners to ensure clarity in scope and minimize rework.
• Mentor junior designers or drafters and support knowledge transfer across the team.
• Interface with Project Engineering teams to support structural scope development and evaluation of third-party bids.
• Conduct constructability, maintainability, and operability reviews based on site experience and field input.
• Develop and prepare detailed structural steel and concrete designs and drawings using AutoCAD, AVEVA E3D, or other relevant software.
• Work closely with engineers and project teams to create structural layouts, models, and technical documentation.
• Review and interpret engineering specifications, design standards, and project requirements.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable building codes, mining safety regulations, and KSPC internal standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure design accuracy and project alignment.
• Manage third-party design resources by reviewing deliverables, providing feedback, and enforcing compliance with project objectives and quality expectations.
• Assist with structural assessments, inspections, and design modifications for existing infrastructure, integrating findings into updated drawings and standards.
• Support the management-of-change (MOC) process by delivering timely structural design solutions for maintenance and brownfield project work.
• Participate in multidiscipline design reviews and provide recommendations for safety, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Perform detailed drafting and design tasks across multiple disciplines when required to ensure cohesive, clash-free brownfield integration.
• Conduct periodic site visits to verify existing conditions, validate designs, engage stakeholders, and document field findings for continuous improvement.

Your Profile

Our company values and recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience. The ideal candidate will have:

• Diploma or technical program in CAD/CAM Engineering Technology, Engineering Design and Drafting Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in structural/civil design in heavy industrial or mining environments (potash preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of Canadian building codes (NBC, CSA S16, A23.3) and structural detailing standards.
• Proficiency in AVEVA E3D, Autodesk Civil 3D, Revit, Plant 3D, Navisworks, and related modeling software.
• Experience reviewing and managing deliverables from EPCs, consultants, or third-party design service providers.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to lead design reviews, influence external stakeholders, and uphold owner engineering interests.

Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks, which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation, and drug and alcohol testing.

To ensure consideration for this role, please apply by July 7, 2025.

WE ENRICH YOUR LIFE

By living our common K+S values across all our locations worldwide, we are optimistic about our future, collaborative in building it, and with an entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We remain agile in an ever-changing world. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable, protecting future generations.

We are committed to being a company where every employee can contribute, grow, and thrive, reflecting the diverse communities in which we live and work. We are working toward a truly inclusive environment, because we know that the diversity of backgrounds, competencies, experiences, race, gender, age, beliefs, sexual orientation, and identity is key to our organization’s longevity, sustainability, and growth.

In a career with K+S Potash Canada (KSPC), you can look forward to:

Good People and Great Culture

Be part of a team committed to building an innovative and diverse culture. KSPC is growing our business, delivering exciting new opportunities, and giving back to the communities where we live and work.

Challenge and Growth

We support your growth and potential through professional development, training, and a robust performance recognition program.

Valuable Compensation

Our total target compensation is competitive and benchmarked to the market. We have a Pay-for-Performance philosophy that includes fixed (base) pay and a short-term incentive (bonus) rewarding contributions toward corporate, team, and individual successes.

Supporting Benefits

Our comprehensive, employer-paid benefits include Life, Disability, Health, Dental, Retirement benefits, Employee and Family Assistance Program, paid community volunteer time, and more. We also offer a Health Spending Account and a Wellness Account for recreational items and health-related expenses.