Intermediate Structural Design Engineer

Socket.dev; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Constructors Canada Limited is seeking an Area Lead/Senior Structural Engineer to deliver cost‑effective solutions on heavy industrial and mining projects in Canada. You will promote safety, quality, and teamwork while guiding engineering activities.

Requirements include a four‑year engineering degree, professional registration, 5+ years of structural design experience, familiarity with NBCC/BCBC/IBC/ASCE7/AISC/CSA standards, and proficiency with RISA 3D and SAP2000.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or global equivalent.
• 5+ years of structural design experience on heavy industrial and mining projects.
• Familiar with NBCC/BCBC, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, CSA A23.3, CSA S16.
• Proficient with structural analysis tools such as RISA 3D and SAP2000.

Responsibilities

• Apply cost-competitive execution techniques to develop cost-effective project solutions.
• Develop and review specifications and design criteria.
• Participate in equipment, procurement, permitting, and subcontracting activities.
• Assign work to teams and monitor progress.
• Perform and check calculations and specify equipment.

Skills

Structural design

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional registration (P.Eng/PE)

Tools

RISA 3D

SAP2000

Job description

Fluor Constructors Canada Limited is one of Canada’s top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology basedsolutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

At Fluor Constructors Canada, our team members are at the heart of our success in executing our projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork and empowerment in your career and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and perform the work listed. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This position serves as an Area Lead on assigned projects or performs moderately complex engineering assignments, evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques to a medium set of difficult assignments.

• Apply Cost Competitive Execution techniques to develop the most cost-effective total project solution for execution of the discipline engineering work
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
• Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
• Assign work to teams, monitor and manage the work
• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve moderately complex engineering problems
• Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Minimum 5 years of structural design experience on heavy industrial and mining projects.
• Working knowledge of NBCC/BCBC, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, CSA A23.3, and CSA S16.
• Familiar with RISA 3D, SAP2000 or equivalent structural analysis software
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• Practical field experience
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Other Job Requirements

• Perform calculations for foundations, concrete, and steel structures by hand and computer analysis
• Advanced knowledge of performing hand and computer calculations for foundations, concrete, and steel structures

Intermediate knowledge of:

• Analyzing complex structures
• Wind and seismic loading in structural calculations
• Dynamic analysis and design
• Computer modeling and analysis
• Procurement and construction aspects of engineering
• Vendor drawing review, intergroup review – squad checking
• Engineering and fabricator drawing checking

Managing and leading a small project. Basic knowledge of:

• Blast design (structural)
• Basic knowledge of managing and leading a medium project

Preferred Qualifications

Fluor Constructors Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor Constructors Canada offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee, and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor Constructors Canada also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor Constructors Canada, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial, and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive, and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $167,000.00

Fluor Constructors Canada uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information, including contact information, is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, progressional registration, employment history, and references.