Senior Structural Design Engineer

Westpro Machinery; Vernon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

Job summary

Westpro Machinery, based in Vernon, BC, invites applications for a Senior Structural Design Engineer to lead design efforts for mineral processing equipment, including frames, silos and tanks. The role emphasizes collaboration across engineering teams, detailed drafting and code-compliant analyses.

Ideal candidates bring a P.Eng. in Canada, 10+ years in heavy structural steel design, and proficiency in STAAD/SAP2000, SolidWorks and AutoCAD, with strong communication skills and attention to

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of heavy structural steel design experience in mining, construction or related industries.
• Proficiency in STAAD and/or SAP2000.
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with CSA S16, API 650 and international building codes.
• Excellent communication and multi‑tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design engineer for mineral processing equipment including structural frames, supports, silos and tanks.
• Participate in design, detailing, 3D modelling and drafting of fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Optimize structural steel and plate designs.
• Generate design reports with member sizes, plate details, connections, isometrics and safety factors.
• Perform seismic, snow and wind load calculations per codes.
• Prepare foundation load drawings with load tables and anchor details.
• Participate in concept studies and preliminary designs and estimates.
• Assist with lifting and rigging plans.
• Support other engineering teams in structural activities, including sales.
• Ensure compliance with internal engineering standards.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Education

P.Eng. (Canada)

Tools

STAAD

SAP2000

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Join Our Engineering Team at Westpro Machinery

Build relationships. Drive growth. Make an impact in global mining projects.

Westpro Machinery is a proudly Canadian-owned company with 40 years of experience delivering world-class mineral processing solutions worldwide. Known for our robust equipment, innovative engineering, and long-term customer partnerships, we support projects of all sizes across mining, aggregates, and industrial processing.

We are looking for a full‑time Senior Structural Design Engineer to join our growing Engineering Team. The ideal candidate has experience in structural and mechanical design. This position will be based in the Vernon, BC office.

Responsibilities

• Lead design engineer for a variety of mineral processing equipment including structural frames & supports, silos, and tanks.
• Participate in the design, detailing, 3D modelling and drafting of fabrication and assembly drawings/procedures.
• Optimize structural steel and plate designs.
• Generate design reports detailing required member sizes, plate details and connection details. These will include isometric drawings, utilization ratios and applicable safety factors.
• Perform seismic, snow and wind load calculations according to Canadian, American and international building codes.
• Prepare foundation load drawings. Includes load tables and anchor requirements.
• Participate in concept studies, preparing preliminary designs and estimates.
• Lifting and rigging plans.
• Supporting other engineering teams in structural related activities, including sales.
• Comply with internal engineering standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Certifications

• Professional Engineer Designation in Canada (P.Eng.)

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy structural steel design in mining, construction or related industries.
• Expert in STAAD and/or SAP2000.
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with Canadian, American and International Building Codes.
• Familiarity with various design standards, such as CSA S16 and API 650.
• Above average experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent communication and multi‑tasking skills required.
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Why Join Westpro?

• Work with a collaborative, experienced team of engineers and sales professionals
• Gain exposure to global projects and diverse customers
• Grow your career in a stable, privately‑owned organization
• Be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and long‑term relationships

Pay: CA$90,000.00 – CA$125,000.00 per year