Structural Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

RRSP plan

Hybrid work

Professional development

Job summary

LAPORTE is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design and analysis for industrial projects. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and guide projects from concept through completion, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, client interaction, and mentorship, with a hybrid work setup and opportunities for professional growth within a 520+ employee organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering.
• Member of PEO is required; OIQ membership is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in industrial or steel structures.
• Excellent knowledge of design codes and standards; leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and design of structures for industrial buildings and supports.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, plans, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with Quebec Building Code, CSA, CNB, etc.
• Provide on-site technical support: coordination and inspections.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate solutions.
• Participate in client, contractor, and partner meetings.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual (FR/EN)

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

STAAD

S-Frame

Job description

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm providing high-value engineering services to the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, industrial biotechnology, and industrial manufacturing sectors, with 30 offices across North America and Europe and more than 520 dedicated employees.

We are an independent company wholly owned by 45 of our principal engineers.

We offer a stimulating environment where autonomy, collaboration and professional growth are at the heart of our daily work. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

Discover an employer who takes care of its greatest asset: its employees!

Senior structural engineer

We are 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

• 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.