Senior Structural Design Engineer

Socket.dev; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Constructors Canada Limited, a leader in engineering and construction, seeks a Lead Structural Engineer to join our Vancouver team and deliver complex design solutions.

You will develop estimates and schedules, review specifications, mentor staff, and apply advanced analysis tools on heavy industrial and mining projects. This role requires a four-year degree and 10+ years of experience, with NBCC/BCBC and other codes knowledge; competitive salary is provided.

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year degree in engineering and 10 years of heavy industrial/mining structural design experience.
• Strong working knowledge of NBCC/BCBC, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, CSA A23.3, CSA S16.
• Experience in dynamic analysis and design of structures supporting rotating equipment.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (RISA-3D, SAP2000, Dyna5).
• Excellent communication with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecasts.
• Establish, track, and monitor material quantities; provide analysis and forecasts.
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria.
• Participate in procurement, permitting, and subcontracting activities.
• Perform calculations; specify equipment; solve complex engineering problems.
• Mentor staff; develop training materials; conduct seminars; provide performance input.

Skills

NBCC/BCBC knowledge

Dynamic structural analysis

RISA-3D

SAP2000

Dyna5

Communication with stakeholders

Project leadership

Estimating & forecasting

Field experience

Regulatory standards

Education

ABET-approved engineering degree

Professional certification/registration

Tools

RISA-3D

SAP2000

Dyna5

Job description

Fluor Constructors Canada Limited is one of Canada’s top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology basedsolutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

At Fluor Constructors Canada, our team members are at the heart of our success in executing our projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork and empowerment in your career and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This position serves as an Area Lead or Lead on assigned projects or performs complex to difficult engineering assignments, evaluates, selects, and applies advanced engineering techniques to a broad set of complex assignments.

• Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecasts

• Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts

• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria

• Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting

• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of complex to difficult engineering complexity

• Participate in people development through mentoring, development of training material, conducting training seminars, and performance appraisal input and counseling

• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and ten (10) years years of structural design experience in heavy industrial and mining projects; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Strong working knowledge of NBCC/BCBC, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, CSA A23.3, and CSA S16.
• Experience in the dynamic analysis and design of structures supporting rotating equipment.
• Proficiency with RISA-3D, SAP2000, Dyna5, or equivalent structural and dynamic analysis software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
• Managing and leading a large project
• Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out
• Practical field experience
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Other Job Requirements

• Perform calculations for foundations, concrete, and steel structures by hand and computer analysis
• Advanced knowledge of:
  
  • Performing hand and computer calculations for foundations, concrete, and steel structures
  • Analyzing complex structures o Wind and seismic loading in structural calculations
  • Dynamic analysis and design (structural) o Computer modeling and analysis
  • Procurement and construction aspects of engineering o Vendor drawing review, intergroup review – squad checking o Engineering and fabricator drawing checking o Managing and leading a small project
• Intermediate knowledge of:
  • Blast design
  • Managing and leading a medium/large project

Preferred Qualifications

Fluor Constructors Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor Constructors Canada offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee, and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor Constructors Canada also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor Constructors Canada, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial, and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive, and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $118,000.00 - $218,000.00

Fluor Constructors Canada uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information, including contact information, is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, progressional registration, employment history, and references.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check out website or other related positions as they are posted.