Principal, Structural Engineering

NORR; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

NORR in Toronto seeks a Principal, Structural Engineering to lead the delivery of our most complex projects from pursuit through completion. You will act as a senior project delivery leader and Centre of Excellence member, guiding teams and mentoring the next generation of leaders.

The role requires 12–15 years of experience and a B.Eng, with strong leadership, client relations, and risk management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Lead the successful delivery of large-scale and complex structural engineering projects.
• Provide executive oversight of delivery performance, quality, and contractual commitments.
• Manage risk and strengthen governance and standards as a Centre of Excellence member.
• Build trusted client relationships and long-term partnerships through exemplary outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale and complex projects from pursuit through completion.
• Provide executive oversight of project delivery, performance, and quality.
• Collaborate with Practice Leaders, Operations and Studio Managers to improve delivery excellence across the organization.
• Advance project delivery standards and governance within the Centre of Excellence.
• Foster client relationships and strategic partnerships through successful project outcomes.
• Contribute expertise during planning, client presentations and interviews.

Skills

Project delivery leadership

Client management

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

B.Eng

Job description

As a Principal, Structural Engineering, you will lead the successful delivery of our most complex and large-scale projects. Serving as a senior project delivery leader and Centre of Excellence member, you will influence how projects are delivered across the organization, while mentoring the next generation of project and technical leaders.

You Will Make an Impact by

• Leading the successful delivery of large scale and complex projects from pursuit through completion within the Structural Engineering group.
• Providing executive oversight of project delivery, performance, quality, contractual commitments, and managing risk.
• Partnering with Practice Leaders, Operations, and Studio Managers to strengthen project delivery excellence across the organization.
• Advancing project delivery standards, governance, and best practices as a member of the Centre of Excellence.
• Building trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders, strengthening long-term partnerships through exceptional project outcomes.
• Supporting strategic pursuits by contributing project delivery expertise during planning, client presentations, and interviews.

You Will Bring to the Team

• Education: B.Eng
• Knowledge: Structural building systems and M&E, Architectural design, permit and building codes
• Membership with a relevant professional association is an asset
• Prior Experience in the delivery of Structural Engineering for large projects is required
• Possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility and resourcefulness
• 12-15 years' experience

We are:

The spaces we design and the technology we embrace shape how people live, work, learn, and connect. As an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering company, you will collaborate with talented professionals on projects that make a lasting impact on communities across Canada, the US, and the UK.

At NORR we are committed to innovation, advancing sustainable design and helping our clients reduce environmental impact, and shaping a net-zero future. We invest in our employees by fostering continuous learning, encouraging innovative thinking, and creating opportunities to solve complex challenges, grow professionally and build meaningful careers.

The hiring base salary range for this vacant position is $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as education, experience, internal equity and skills.