Senior Structural Lead Engineer - Mining and Metals

Fluor Corporation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and construction is seeking a Senior Structural Lead Engineer specializing in mining and metals. The role includes leading a design team through complex projects, requiring a strong technical background and proven leadership skills. Join a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and inclusivity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit programs

Flexible spending dollars

Education reimbursement

Compressed work schedule with every second Friday off

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years experience as a Professional Structural Engineer.
• At least 10 years experience in mining and metal projects.
• 5 years of experience as Lead Engineer in mining projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design team and coordinate multi-disciplinary projects.
• Prepare schedules, estimates, and manage project resources.
• Assure technical integrity of design documents and oversee quality.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication

Interdisciplinary coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. We aim to foster an inclusive culture that prioritizes diversity and inclusion that allows employees to bring their best, most authentic selves to work. If you value teamwork and empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

As Structural Lead Engineer You Will Be

• Perform CSA design development in several project phases e.g. conceptual design, front-end design, detail engineering and design for integration of new facilities in revamp type projects as well for ‘small’ grass-root type of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Leading in structural, civil and geotechnical design within the projects and writing of contractor’s scope of works.
• Supervision, planning, organization of the work :
• Lead /coordinate a Civil Structural design team
• Prepare schedules, man-hour estimates, manpower forecasts.
• Communicate and align with clients, vendors and other disciplines.
• Supervise and act as mentor for a junior level designer of junior level engineer.
• Promote and support value improvements, initiatives and continuous performance improvement.
• Participate in design reviews within the project team.
• Works independently, controls / leads small teams including work sharing with foreign offices.
• Assure quality of work assigned; assure technical integrity of design documents.
• Proactive reporting project status and constraints.
• Prepare and check man-hour estimates and material estimates, and monthly budget reports for all engineering efforts.
• Perform technical bid evaluations of received bids of suppliers.
• Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including manpower forecasts
  
  

Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts

• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
• Participate in activities associated with structural procurement packages, permitting, and subcontracting
• Perform and check calculations, and solve problems of complex to difficult engineering complexity
• Participate in people development through mentoring, development of training material, conducting training seminars, and performance appraisal input and counseling
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Indicate strong technical interests and background with structural engineering
• Capable to undertake structural engineering work related to resource project development and construction
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Notice To Candidates

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To Be Considered Candidates

Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Basic Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Sixteen (16) years of experience as a Professional Structural Engineer working with Canadian and American design codes to complete designs of steel and/or concrete structures in the industrial sector.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in mining and metal projects
• Minimum 5 years of experience as Lead Engineer in a mining and Metal project
• Competent and proven record in technical leadership roles.
• Discipline project execution related skills and experience
• Experience working in revamp projects is an asset.
• Experience in interdisciplinary coordination
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Driven to independently complete assigned tasks in a time-effective manner
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional registration with Engineers and Geoscientists, BC
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• Past record as Structural Lead engineer of a large Mining/Metals Projects
• Relevant practical field experience
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation program
  
  

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Vancouver offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

Relocation: This position is not eligible for company sponsored relocation assistance

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, maternal top up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs and much more.

Salary Range

130,000 to 253,000

Market Rate

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Benefits

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!

Requisition Number

148490BR

Workforce

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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