Intermediate Structural Engineer

SYSTRA Canada Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada is seeking a Structural Engineer to support Stops & TPSS, producing and coordinating architectural documentation for transit facilities and ensuring consistency across locations. The role emphasizes adapting corridor-wide standards to site-specific conditions and delivering drawing packages from concept to issued for construction.

Qualifications include a Civil/Structural engineering degree, 5+ years experience in transit or heavy civil projects, knowledge of Canadian design codes,

Qualifications

• Education: B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university; Master's is an asset.
• Professional registration: P.Eng. designation (or eligible) with PEO or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience: minimum 5+ years in structural engineering, transit facilities or related heavy civil projects.
• Knowledge: Canadian/Ontario design codes (OBC, CSA A23.3, CSA S16, CSA S6 where applicable) and transit standards (Metrolinx, NFPA 130).
• Software: SAP2000, SAFE, ETABS or STAAD.Pro; BIM/Revit workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design coordination with Structural Lead on calculations, framing systems, foundations.
• Coordinate interfaces with Architectural, Civil/Roadway, Trackwork, Geotechnical, Electrical/Power and Utilities.
• Prepare and review design briefs, calculation packages, specs and drawing sets from concept to construction.
• BIM/CAD collaboration to ensure models reflect calculations and resolve clashes.
• Conduct internal design checks and participate in IDR to meet quality criteria.

Skills

Structural design codes knowledge

BIM workflows

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering (asset)

P.Eng. designation (preferred/eligible)

Tools

SAP2000

SAFE

ETABS

STAAD.Pro

Revit

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

Context

The Structural Engineer will support the Stops & TPSS scope by producing and coordinating architectural documentation for transit facilities. The role focuses on preparing consistent drawing packages across multiple locations while adapting corridor-wide standards to site-specific conditions.

Missions/Main Duties

• Design Coordination: Collaborate directly with the Structural Lead to perform and verify structural calculations, design framing systems, platform slabs, deep/shallow foundations, and equipment pad foundations.
• Interface Alignment: Coordinate structural interfaces with adjacent disciplines, including Architectural, Civil/Roadway, Trackwork, Geotechnical, Electrical/Power Supply, and Utility teams.
• Deliverable Production: Prepare and review structural design briefs, calculation packages, technical specifications, and drawing sets (from preliminary concepts to Issued for Construction).
• BIM & Model Reviews: Work alongside BIM/CAD teams to ensure structural models accurately reflect design calculations and clear interdisciplinary spatial clashes.
• Quality & Compliance: Conduct internal design checks, participate in Interdisciplinary Design Reviews (IDR), and ensure designs strictly comply with project quality standards and client design criteria.

Profile/Skills

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc. or B.Eng.) in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university. Master's degree in Structural Engineering is an asset.
• Professional Registration: Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation (or eligible for immediate registration) with PEO or equivalent provincial engineering association is not required but preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of structural engineering experience, with a proven track record in transit facilities, light rail infrastructure, industrial buildings, or heavy civil structures.
• Technical Standards: Strong working knowledge of Canadian/Ontario structural design codes (OBC, CSA A23.3 Concrete, CSA S16 Steel, CSA S6 Bridge Code where applicable), and familiarity with transit standards (e.g., Metrolinx Design Standards, NFPA 130).
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with structural analysis software (e.g., SAP2000, SAFE, ETABS, or STAAD.Pro) and working knowledge of BIM/Revit workflows.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.

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Workplace Type

Hybrid