Structural Engineer

LAPORTE; London; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness programs

Retirement plans

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Work-life balance

Inclusive culture

Team-building activities

Public transport reimbursement

Telephone reimbursement

Job summary

LAPORTE is seeking a senior structural engineer to join our team in Canada. The successful candidate will contribute to the integration of structural solutions in our industrial projects, leading design and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal hires bring 7+ years of experience, PEO license (or Quebec equivalent), and strong knowledge of codes with proficiency in ETABS/SAP2000/STAAD. Hybrid work is offered with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering or equivalent.
• Engineers, Member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), required.
• Engineers who are members of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) are an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, ideally in industrial or steel structure projects.
• Excellent knowledge of design and construction codes and standards.
• Proven ability to lead a project from design to completion.
• Excellent communication skills; bilingualism (French/English) an asset.
• Experience with structural design software (ETABS, SAP2000, STAAD, S-Frame, or equivalent) is an asset.]

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and design of structures for industrial buildings, foundations, mezzanines, platforms, and equipment supports.
• Prepare technical documents (calculations, specifications, plans, reports).
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (Quebec Building Code, CSA, CNB, etc.).
• Provide technical support on site: coordination, inspections, work monitoring.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate structural solutions into projects.
• Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and partners to ensure quality and smooth running of projects.
• Supervise and support less experienced engineers and professionals in the context of projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

PEO licensed engineer

OIQ member (asset)

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

STAAD

S-Frame

Job description

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm offering a high value-added engineering services to pharmaceutical, agri-food, industrial and industrial biotech factories. The company now has 30 agencies across North America and Europe, and has more than 500 passionate engineering employees.

LAPORTE is looking for a senior structural engineer

with ideally a minimum of 7 years of experience in structural design and analysis, who will contribute to the integration of structural solutions in our industrial projects. This person will play a key role in the design, implementation, and coordination of structural engineering solutions, in collaboration with our multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and design of structures for industrial buildings, foundations, mezzanines, platforms, and equipment supports;
• Prepare technical documents (calculations, specifications, plans, reports);
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (Quebec Building Code, CSA, CNB, etc.);
• Provide technical support on site: coordination, inspections, work monitoring;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (processes, mechanical, electrical, building) to integrate structural solutions into projects;
• Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and partners to ensure the quality and smooth running of projects;
• Supervise and support less experienced engineers and professionals in the context of projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering or equivalent discipline;
• Engineers, Member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), required;
• Engineers who are members of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) are an asset;
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, ideally in industrial or steel structure projects;
• Excellent knowledge of design and construction codes and standards;
• Proven ability to lead a project from design to completion;
• Excellent communication skills; bilingualism (French/English) an asset;
• Experience with structural design software (e.g., ETABS, SAP2000, STAAD, S-Frame, or equivalent) is an asset.

Benefits

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards;
• Health and Wellness Programs: Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare);
• Retirement Plans: Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%;
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office;
• Professional Development: A work environment that encourages empowerment and professional growth. Professional reimbursement fees (e.g., APEGA, APEGS, EGBC, etc…) covered by the company;
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Mentorship programs, training, cross-department opportunities, etc.;
• Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks of regular vacation with 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays. 1 week of Personal/Sick leave ;
• Inclusive Culture: A diverse, flexible, and non-conformist work environment that values equity, work-life balance, and promotes efficiency in daily tasks with enormous growth opportunities;
• Team-Building Activities: Lunch & Learn sessions, team retreats, outdoor activities, family get-togethers, and workshops;
• Other Benefits: Public transport and telephone reimbursement.

The LAPORTE team