Structural Engineer, Mining
Stantec
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Job summary
Stantec is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer to join the Energy and Resources team in Canada. The role focuses on design and analysis of heavy industrial mining and energy structures, working within a multidisciplinary environment across North America and globally.
The ideal candidate is a registered Professional Engineer with 12–15 years of structural experience in industrial infrastructure, proficient with STAAD.Pro and MathCad, and capable of mentoring junior staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a structural focus
- Master's degree in structural engineering preferred
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one province with 12–15 years in structural engineering for industrial infra
- Experience with mining surface/underground infrastructure is asset
- Familiarity with US codes and ability to license in the US is a strong asset
- Experience with design codes: NBC, CSA, CISC, ACI, AISC
Responsibilities
- Understand and apply Stantec Safety Culture and Health and Safety rules
- Perform structural design and analysis for heavy industrial mining and energy structures
- Develop designs via sketches, hand calculations, and structural models
- Collaborate with engineers/designers to meet client needs
- Interface with disciplines and project management to execute projects
- Mentor EITs and junior staff; support career development
- Conduct QA/QC on projects per Stantec guidelines
- Prepare project specifications and construction documents
- Attend project coordination meetings with teams/clients
- Travel to local project sites as needed
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Job description
At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.
Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.
We are currently seeking a Structural Engineer to join the Energy and Resources team. The successful candidate would have opportunities to work on a variety of projects within the Energy and Resource sector ranging from studies to detail engineering projects in North America and across the world. This role would provide an opportunity to be a part of a diverse team while focusing on technical growth. Specifically, we are looking for a candidate that can perform and lead work related to design of Mining and other heavy industrial infrastructure.
This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. As a registered Professional Engineer, you will be responsible to work on various industrial projects. This role involves structural engineering design and analysis under minimal supervision. You would be relied on to make sound structural engineering decisions, and to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- You are expected to understand and work according to the requirements of the Stantec Safety Culture and in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Stantec and its clients.
- Perform structural design and analysis to applicable codes. Typical structures include heavy industrial mining and energy steel structures and concrete foundations.
- Develop designs through sketches, hand calculations, structural analysis software models
- Work with Engineers and Designers on fit-for-purpose designs that meet the client’s needs and requests.
- Interface with other disciplines and project management to execute projects per the project plan.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to EITs and designers as part of their professional development, while taking an active role in your own career development.
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects within Stantec's quality control guidelines.
- Prepare and coordinate project specifications including construction documents.
- Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or clients.
- Travel to local project sites as needed.
- Registered P. Eng. In Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan or BC with the ability to get registered in additional provinces.
- Strong communication, coordination, and time management skills.
- Self-starter with ability to work independently.
- Ability to apply practical knowledge and make sound judgement to analyze issues, interpret information and select methods and solutions to resolve design problems within stand practice guidelines. Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes (NBC, CSA, CISC, ACI, AISC, etc.). Knowledge of specific codes and standards related to Hoisting and Underground infrastructure is an asset.
- Skills to manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
- Experience in project team setting and engaging in creative and critical thinking.
- Enthusiastic to expand structural engineering knowledge and keen to work in a team environment.
- Willingness to work on multiple jobs/projects at a time.
- Knowledge of and ability to use industry standard structural analysis software suites, specifically STAAD.Pro and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of mathematical computational tools such as MathCad and the ability to perform detailed structural calculations within this environment.
- Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working or projects related to mining surface and/or underground infrastructure. Typical types of structures include headframes, process facilities material handling structures, collar and hoist houses, pump stations, etc.
- Willingness to travel to client sites and other Stantec offices.
- Field experience is a strong asset.
- Experience with US codes and projects is a strong asset along with the ability to be licensed in the US.
- A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural.
- A Master's degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural is preferred.
- Registered Professional Engineer in at least one province with 12 to15 years of experience in structural engineering with a focus on industrial infrastructure.
This position offers flexibility for hybrid work with a minimum of 2 days a week in the local office.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. FeelingEnergized
- Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$105,400.00 - $158,100.00 Annually
- Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$111,700.00 - $167,600.00 Annually
In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Canada | ON | Markham
Canada | BC | Vancouver
1554 E&R-CA Delivery Center-Markham ON
Regular
New Position
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Full time
24/07/2026 06:07:00
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