Senior Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing custom electromechanical lifting equipment is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their collaborative team in Ontario. This role involves leading structural engineering efforts on large-scale projects, requiring a P.Eng designation and extensive experience. You will work on innovative solutions, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to meaningful projects that integrate mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering.

Benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Technical ownership from day one

Work on meaningful projects

Qualifications

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience in custom machinery or infrastructure.
• Must be able to stamp structural drawings.
• Expertise in structural codes and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering for complex equipment and infrastructure systems.
• Create and verify structural calculations.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Structural Design

Collaboration

Education

P.Eng designation (Ontario)

Tools

AutoCAD

STAAD.Pro

RISA 3D

Mathcad

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

️ We’re Hiring: Structural Engineer – Custom Electromechanical Equipment

Location: Scarborough, ON

Sector: Industrial Construction | Lifting Equipment | Infrastructure

Type: Full-time | Intermediate to Senior Level | P.Eng Required

Are you a P.Eng structural engineer ready to leave your mark on large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects?

Our client is a global leader in manufacturing custom electromechanical lifting equipment used across North America. Headquartered in Toronto, they’re looking for a Structural Engineer to join their fast-moving, collaborative engineering team.

This is your opportunity to play a critical role in high-impact, cross-disciplinary projects — from concept design to stamping, optimization, and production.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead structural engineering for complex, heavy equipment and infrastructure systems
• Create and verify structural calculations (static, connection, stress)
• Design bolted and welded connections using steel, aluminum, and ideally concrete
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic, and manufacturing teams
• Review and stamp drawings; support field installations and subcontractor coordination
• Optimize designs for strength, weight, and manufacturability
• Mentor junior engineers and support the ethical and technical integrity of the team
• Contribute to R&D and proposal phases with your structural expertise

What You’ll Bring:

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience in custom machinery, infrastructure, or manufacturing
• P.Eng designation (Ontario) – must be able to stamp structural drawings
• Expertise in steel and aluminum structural codes: CSA S16, CSA S157, AWS D1.1/D1.2, CSA W47/59
• Skilled in AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, RISA 3D, Mathcad, and MS Excel
• Strong command of ANSI/AISC A360 or Canadian equivalent codes
• Field experience in construction or installation highly valued
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Why Join?

• Work on large, meaningful projects that blend mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering
• Be part of a tight-knit, agile team where your ideas and contributions matter
• Help shape the next of innovative construction equipment
• Mentorship opportunities and technical ownership from day one