Senior Structural Design Engineer and Project Manager

Synectics Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Winnipeg, MB is seeking an experienced structural engineer to lead design and technical support for industrial facilities. You will mentor junior staff, review documents, and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure quality results.

The role emphasizes site assessments, feasibility studies, and planning for design-build projects. P.Eng. eligibility is preferred, with strong knowledge of Canadian codes and construction methods.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in structures.
• Ability to register as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Manitoba and other jurisdictions.
• Broad scope knowledge of civil designs and understanding of industry codes, standards, and Canadian construction methods
• Able to work in consulting, design-build and EPCM contract formats.
• Material design experience with structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, wood and cladding systems; familiar with Canadian Standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work for team
• Practical design skill set with excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Familiarity with the latest National Building Code of Canada
• Structural steel detailing and connection design is an asset.
• Experience on commercial, mining and/or heavy industrial, and edible oil facility projects is an asset
• Preparing engineering estimates and construction budget preparation is an asset.
• Project management skills including familiarity with Microsoft Project is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead structural design and technical support for construction or repair of industrial facilities.
• Review project documents prior to issue; coordinate and perform technical checks, conformance and shop drawing review.
• Mentor junior staff and assist with staff hiring and performance reviews.
• Develop positive, sustainable client relationships and coordinate with in-house disciplines and subcontracted services.
• Report to Operations manager and coordinate with department heads including financial and mechanical engineering.
• Create documents related to scope of work, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies; input on proposals/bids and generate technical reports.
• Review and generate general notes for structural projects.
• Assist in design-build construction projects; write specifications and review contract documents.
• Conduct site visual reviews and provide condition assessment reports.

Job description

• Provide lead structural design and technical support including concept design, calculations, connection design, field investigations, and solutions for the construction or repair of industrial facilities. Experience in commercial construction including warehouse and multi-unit residential work is beneficial.
• Work with 4 structural drafters and two structural engineers.
• Review project documents prior to issue, including coordination and technical checks, drawing standard conformance, shop drawing review, scope and presentation.
• Develop and maintain positive in-house staff relationships and assist with staff hiring and performance review.
• Develop and maintain positive, sustainable client relationships.
• Coordinate and work with project team members including other in-house disciplines and subcontracted services.
• Report to the Operations manager as well as president and coordinate with other department heads including financial, mechanical engineering and construction services.
• Create documents related to scope of work, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies and provide input on and/or submit proposals/bids and generate technical reports.
• Review and generate general notes for structural projects.
• Write specifications and review contract documents.
• Conduct site visual reviews and provide condition assessment reports.

Location

Winnipeg, MB, CA

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide lead structural design and technical support including concept design, calculations, connection design, field investigations, and solutions for the construction or repair of industrial facilities. Experience in commercial construction including warehouse and multi-unit residential work is beneficial.
• Work with 4 structural drafters and two structural engineers.
• Review project documents prior to issue, including coordination and technical checks, drawing standard conformance, shop drawing review, scope and presentation.
• Develop and maintain positive in-house staff relationships and assist with staff hiring and performance review.
• Mentor junior staff
• Develop and maintain positive, sustainable client relationships.
• Coordinate and work with project team members including other in-house disciplines and subcontracted services.
• Report to the Operations manager as well as president and coordinate with other department heads including financial, mechanical engineering and construction services.
• Create documents related to scope of work, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies and provide input on and/or submit proposals/bids and generate technical reports.
• Review and generate general notes for structural projects.
• Assist in design build construction projects.
• Write specifications and review contract documents.
• Conduct site visual reviews and provide condition assessment reports.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in structures.
• Ability to register as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the province of Manitoba and other jurisdictions.
• Broad scope knowledge of civil designs and an understanding of industry codes, standards, and Canadian construction methods
• Able to work in consulting, design-build and EPCM contract formats.
• Material design experience, including the use of structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, wood and cladding systems. Familiar with Canadian Standards for these materials.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work for team
• Practical Design Skill set, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with the latest version of the National Building Code of Canada is required.
• Structural steel detailing and connection design is an asset.
• Experience working on commercial, mining and/or heavy industrial, and edible oil facility projects is an asset
• Preparing Engineering estimates and Construction Budget preparation is an asset.
• Project Management skills including familiarity with Microsoft Project is an asset.