Structural Designer

Sedgman; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Job summary

Sedgman is seeking an intermediate Structural Designer to join our Vancouver, BC office. You will translate concepts into 3D models and 2D drawings for mining infrastructure, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to meet safety codes and QA/QC standards.

You will develop steel and concrete designs for underground and surface projects, prepare BOMs, and ensure accurate fabrication data while maintaining drawing lists and project status.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years' experience in structural drafting, mining sector preferred.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD 3D is essential; Revit/Navisworks/Tekla are assets.
• Strong understanding of steel connections, concrete foundations, and steel standards.
• Strong attention to detail; precise drawing checks.
• Eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed structural drawings (plans, elevations, sections) and 3D models using Autodesk Advance Steel, AutoCAD, or other software.
• Develop designs for structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, and foundations for underground and surface mining infrastructure.
• Coordinate with mechanical and electrical teams to resolve conflicts and perform clash detection (Navisworks).
• Ensure designs comply with mining safety codes, regional building codes, and QA/QC.
• Review vendor drawings and conduct field visits to verify measurements and support construction.
• Prepare BOMs and list structural components for fabrication and cost estimation.
• Maintain drawing lists and status, reflect Sedgman standard drawings.

Skills

3D design

Detail oriented

Concept to 3D

MS Office

Education

Associate Diploma in CAD

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Tekla Structures

Job description

Sedgman is looking for an intermediate Structural Designer to join our team in the Vancouver, BC office.

The ideal candidate will have experience in producing 2D drawings and 3D models of steel and concrete structures used in mining (such as conveyor galleries, crusher stations, process plants and building structures).

This individual translates conceptual designs from structural engineers into constructable technical plans that meet safety standards, structural engineering principles, and industry codes. They will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams (mechanical, civil, and electrical) on EPCM projects, and will be involved in the entire design process.

Join a team of forward-thinking, enthusiastic, results-driven and collaborative professionals.

What does this role involve? Main Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate detailed structural drawings (plans, elevations, sections) and 3D models using Autodesk Advance Steel, AutoCAD, or other industrial software.
• Develop detailed designs for structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, and foundations for both underground and surface mining infrastructure.
• Coordinate with mechanical and electrical teams to resolve conflicts, performing clash detection of models in software like Navisworks.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable mining safety codes, regional building codes, and company quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) requirements.
• Review vendor equipment drawings and conduct field visits to verify measurements, assess existing structures, or support construction activities.
• Prepare bills of materials (BOM), list structural components, and compute engineering data for fabrication and cost estimation.
• Focus on meeting expectations for schedule, quality and client satisfaction.
• Participate in the review of designs and advise on technical drafting difficulties or compliance requirements as appropriate.
• Comply with the Change Management process for engineering design.
• Upkeep of drawing list and percentage complete status.
• Understand Sedgman standard specifications and typical/standard drawings to reflect current industry standards.

What are we looking for in our future team member? Qualifications:

• Associate Diploma in CAD / or any other formal training certificates.
• Must have 5 – 7 years’ experience in structural drafting, with specific experience in the mining industry, and/or engineering consulting firm.
• Ability to take an engineering concept and convert it into a 3D design.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD 3D is essential; experience with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks or Tekla Structures considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of steel connection detailing, concrete foundations, and structural steel standards.
• Strong attention to detail; Exceptional precision in checking drawings for errors.
• Skills in MS Office Suite.
• Eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation / Remuneration package (Discretionary bonus, Health benefits, RRSP matching).
• We encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community/support a charity.
• Global business with an exciting, diverse and challenging pipeline of work.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Ongoing support and mentoring, with a focus on learning and development.
• Dynamic, enthusiastic and driven team environment.
• Potential opportunities to take on assignments at project sites or in other design office locations serviced by Sedgman and other CIMIC Group operating companies.

Salary Range:

$87,000 - $112,000

The salary offered to the successful person for this position will consider education, experience, relevant skills and capability, geographiclocationand market conditions at the time of hire.

Sedgman Canada Limited is part of the CIMIC Group’s mineral processing company and is a leading provider of mineral processing and associated infrastructure solutions to the global resources industry.

Our Mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders by delivering projects for our clients while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people. We are a full project life cycle delivery company incorporating the development, projectexecutionand ongoing operations phases of each project. Sedgman has offices in Australia, the Americas,Europeand Asia.

Our Values, The Sedgman Way:

• Integrity:being respectful and honest withourselves, our colleagues, our clients, our partners, our suppliers and shareholders and other stakeholders.
• Accountability:committing to what weare responsible for.
• Innovation:continually adapting and evolving for the future.
• Delivery:amplifying our ability to deliver to drive our reputation and credibility.

Sedgman is a proud equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace that allows all our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success, and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates.

We strongly support and encourage candidates with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) to self-identifyand apply.