Intermediate Structural Engineer

SYSTRA Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada is seeking a Structural Engineer to support Stops & TPSS, producing architectural documentation and coordinating drawings for transit facilities. The role emphasizes consistency across locations and adapting standards to site conditions.

Ideal candidates hold a B.Sc./B.Eng. in Civil or Structural Engineering, a P.Eng. is preferred, and have 5+ years of transit or heavy civil experience with knowledge of Canadian codes and structural software like SAP2000 or ETABS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years of structural engineering experience in transit or heavy civil projects.
• Knowledge of Canadian/Ontario codes (OBC, CSA S16/S6, CSA A23.3) and Metrolinx Design Standards.

Responsibilities

• Design coordination with Structural Lead and perform design calculations, framing systems, foundations, and equipment pads.
• Coordinate structural interfaces with Architectural, Civil/Roadway, Trackwork, Geotechnical, Electrical/Power Supply, and Utility teams.
• Prepare and review design briefs, calculation packages, specifications, and drawing sets from concept to Issued for Construction.
• Work with BIM/CAD teams to ensure models reflect design calculations and resolve spatial clashes.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Design Reviews (IDR) and ensure compliance with project quality standards.

Skills

Design Coordination

Interface Alignment

Deliverable Production

BIM & Model Reviews

Quality & Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

SAFE

ETABS

STAAD.Pro

Revit BIM workflows

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. Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com.

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. For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected].

Workplace Type

Hybrid