Lead Structural Engineer

Collabera; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement saving programs

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Job summary

Collabera is seeking a Lead Civil/Structural Engineer based in Montreal, Canada, to spearhead site and structural design for mission-critical data center facilities. Candidates should have 5–12 years of relevant building design experience and a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Responsibilities include developing site plans, designing structural systems, and ensuring compliance with safety codes. The role offers a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office and includes comprehensive benefits such as medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5–12 years of building design experience, preferably industrial or mission-critical.
• Strong knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, and relevant local building codes.
• Experience designing foundations and structural systems for commercial/industrial facilities.
• Experience working in fast-track design-build environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop site plans including grading, drainage, roadways, and access routes.
• Design structural systems for data center buildings.
• Engineer foundations, slabs-on-grade, and seismic/wind load systems.
• Coordinate routing of utilities.
• Design structural supports for mission-critical equipment.
• Prepare structural drawings and specifications.
• Support Supply Chain Management (SCM) and prefabrication teams.
• Participate in vendor design reviews and coordination meetings.
• Travel regularly to the United States for project support.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Autodesk Revit

Job description

The Lead Civil/Structural Engineer will lead site and structural design efforts for mission-critical data center facilities. This role will ensure all civil and structural systems are designed to meet performance, safety, and code requirements while supporting fast-track project execution and coordination with cross-functional engineering teams.

DAY TO DAY

• Develop site plans including grading, drainage, roadways, and access routes
• Design structural systems for data center buildings (steel, concrete, precast framing)
• Engineer foundations, slabs-on-grade, and seismic/wind load systems
• Coordinate routing of water, sewer, storm, and electrical utilities
• Design structural supports for mission-critical equipment (generators, UPS, chillers, etc.)
• Prepare structural drawings, details, and technical specifications
• Support Supply Chain Management (SCM) and prefabrication teams
• Participate in vendor design reviews and coordination meetings
• Travel regularly to the United States for project support

MUST HAVES

• Based in Montreal, Canada or surrounding areas. Hybrid schedule - 3 days/week in the office
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field
• 5–12 years of building design experience (industrial or mission-critical preferred)
• Strong knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, and relevant local building codes
• Experience designing foundations and structural systems for commercial/industrial facilities
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit, or similar design tools
• Experience working in fast-track design-build environments

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple deadlines

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Retirement saving programs, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)