Senior Structural Designer

Brunel; Burlington; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel in Canada is seeking a Senior Structural Designer to support complex industrial and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on developing detailed 3D structural models and coordinated drawings for steel, concrete, foundations and building systems, working closely with engineers and design teams.

You will conduct site visits, review shop drawings, and ensure model accuracy and drafting standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Structural, Civil, Architectural, or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology from a recognized college.
• Minimum 6 years of consulting-engineering or related design experience producing structural models and drawings for industrial, institutional, manufacturing or commercial projects.
• Strong 3D structural design and modelling background.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and relevant 3D design or BIM software.
• Experience with Revit Structure is considered an asset but is not required.
• Experience with Navisworks is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, equipment-support structures and building systems.
• Experience coordinating structural designs across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Field-review, site-inspection or construction-support experience is considered an asset.
• OACETT Certified Engineering Technologist designation, or eligibility for designation, is considered an asset.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a consulting environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, safety and client service.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D structural models and 2D drawings for structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, equipment-support structures and building systems.
• Support complex projects across industrial, manufacturing, food-processing, energy, institutional and infrastructure environments.
• Coordinate structural designs with civil, architectural, mechanical, piping and electrical disciplines.
• Work closely with engineers, designers, and project managers to receive direction, resolve design issues, and incorporate project requirements.
• Conduct site visits, inspect existing structures, and prepare drawings and sketches documenting field conditions.
• Maintain drafting standards, model accuracy and quality requirements across project deliverables.
• Support contract-administration activities, including shop-drawing reviews, requests for information, site inspections and field reviews.
• Provide guidance and support to junior designers when required.

Skills

3D structural design

Discipline coordination

Communication skills

Project collaboration

Education

Diploma in Structural, Civil, Architectural, or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit Structure

Navisworks

Job description

Brunel is seeking a Senior Structural Designer to support complex industrial and infrastructure projects for one of our leading engineering clients. The successful candidate will bring a strong 3D structural design background and work closely with engineers, project managers and multidisciplinary design teams to develop coordinated structural models and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D structural models and 2D drawings for structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, equipment-support structures and building systems.
• Support complex projects across industrial, manufacturing, food-processing, energy, institutional and infrastructure environments.
• Coordinate structural designs with civil, architectural, mechanical, piping and electrical disciplines.
• Work closely with engineers, designers, and project managers to receive direction, resolve design issues, and incorporate project requirements.
• Conduct site visits, inspect existing structures, and prepare drawings and sketches documenting field conditions.
• Maintain drafting standards, model accuracy and quality requirements across project deliverables.
• Support contract-administration activities, including shop-drawing reviews, requests for information, site inspections and field reviews.
• Provide guidance and support to junior designers when required.

Requirements

• Diploma in Structural, Civil, Architectural, or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology from a recognized college.
• Minimum 6 years of consulting-engineering or related design experience producing structural models and drawings for industrial, institutional, manufacturing or commercial projects.
• Strong 3D structural design and modelling background.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and relevant 3D design or BIM software.
• Experience with Revit Structure is considered an asset but is not required.
• Experience with Navisworks is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, equipment-support structures and building systems.
• Experience coordinating structural designs across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Field-review, site-inspection or construction-support experience is considered an asset.
• OACETT Certified Engineering Technologist designation, or eligibility for designation, is considered an asset.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a consulting environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, safety and client service.

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