Principal/Lead Structural Engineer - Mining, Minerals and Metals

WorleyParsons; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company seeks a Principal/Lead Structural Engineer for its Vancouver office. The role involves applying advanced engineering theories and practices on mining, minerals, and metals projects while ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards. Candidates must have senior design management experience and be proficient in STAAD PRO.

Qualifications

• Senior level of design management experience on mining, minerals & metals projects.
• Must be a member with Professional Engineers of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee design/engineering team.
• Conduct site visits as needed.
• Perform structural integrity reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Project Execution

Communication

Analytical Skills

Cost Estimation

Tools

STAAD PRO

Job description

Job Description - Principal/Lead Structural Engineer - Mining, Minerals and Metals (VAN00HU)

Principal/Lead Structural Engineer - Mining, Minerals and Metals - VAN00HU

Company : Worley

Primary Location

Job

Job

: Structural

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Level : Experienced

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Jul 14, 2025

Unposting Date

Unposting Date

: Aug 14, 2025

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Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose:

Looking for a Principle / Lead Structural Engineer, Mining, Minerals & Metals (MMM) for our Vancouver office. Works independently at an advanced level completing a wide variety of assignments through the application of advanced engineering theories and able to do regular visits to client sites, techniques, and practices. Has substantial knowledge of relevant regulations, codes, nuclear standards and regulations, and industry standard practices for the control, development, and application of deliverables. Capable to provide discipline supervision for one larger or one or more smaller projects.

Technical and Industry Experience:

• Lead level of relevant structural discipline experience with a previous experience working on MMM projects is required,
• Strong background in discipline work and a competent understanding of regulations, codes, manufacturing standards, and industry standard practices.
• Skilled in estimating project costs and lead team of engineers and designers.

Other discipline specific job knowledge will include.

• Experience and knowledge in grass roots and brownfield projects
• Structural design as applicable to perform structural integrity reviews based on sound engineering principles
• Design and development of typical structural scope items like different types of foundations, steel, concrete, masonry is mandatory.
• Excellent experience to produce calculations and use STAAD PRO software. Be able to do site visits as needed.

Job Specific Knowledge / Experience (Desirable)
Experience working in project leadership. Specialized expertise in regulations, codes for the nuclear regulation and standards, and industry standard practices. Specific knowledge on the National Building codes is essential.

What you will bring:

Required:

• Trained in leadership and project execution.
• Senior level of design management experience working on mining, minerals & metals projects.
• Experience on leading and overseeing design/engineering team.
• Relevant experience in design management development and planning.
• Excellent experience to produce calculations and use STAAD PRO software.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization and analytical skill.
• Be able to do site visits as needed.
• Must be a member with Professional Engineers of British Columbia.

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $133,924 to $199,146.

Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley is committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, Worley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If you require any accommodations or assistance, please contact us at: [e-mail]

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