Senior Structural Designer – Mining & Heavy Industry

Giffen Consulting Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Giffen Consulting Ltd. invites experienced structural design contractors to join our engineering team in Toronto. You will contribute to mining and heavy industrial projects, providing drafting support, 3D modeling, and detailed concrete and steel layouts.

Candidates should have 7+ years of progressive experience, familiarity with greenfield and brownfield sites, and proficiency in Revit, Advanced Steel and RISA. This role emphasizes collaboration and adherence to project specifications.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Structural Engineering Technology or equivalent from an accredited university or college.
• 7+ years of progressive experience as a Structural Designer on Mining / Heavy Industrial Projects.
• Familiar with greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Experience with structural, concrete and platework design plant layout including crushing, grinding, materials handling, flotation, CIL/CIP, slurry handling and pumping.
• Familiar with structural BIM and analysis software like Revit, Advanced Steel and RISA is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Providing structural design and drafting support.
• Develop 3D models using Advanced Steel and integration into RISA.
• Prepare drawings for reinforced concrete and structural steel using Advanced Steel.
• Analyze designs of structures, building envelope systems, and structural components while adhering to established guidelines and client specifications.
• Interpreting complex drawings that incorporate interfacing civil, structural and architectural design requirements with piping, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Prepare material take-offs.
• Reviewing and performing quality checks of project documents prior to issue for scope and presentation against project standards and specifications.
• Provide input on tendering, contract administration, schedule, and budget to ensure projects are completed to specification.
• Write and review technical reports, specifications, and construction specifications.
• Collaborate with vendors, clients, and other key stakeholders.

Skills

Structural design

Drafting

Project collaboration

Communication

Education

Diploma in Structural Engineering Technology or equivalent

Tools

Revit

Advanced Steel

RISA

BIM

Job description

Giffen Consulting Ltd. invites experienced structural design contractors to join our engineering team in Toronto. You will contribute to mining and heavy industrial projects, providing drafting support, 3D modeling, and detailed concrete and steel layouts.

Candidates should have 7+ years of progressive experience, familiarity with greenfield and brownfield sites, and proficiency in Revit, Advanced Steel and RISA. This role emphasizes collaboration and adherence to project specifications.