Structural Lead Engineer - Mining and Metals

Flr Federal Solutions,LLC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 138,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Compressed work schedule

Job summary

Flr Federal Solutions,LLC seeks a Lead Structural Engineer in Vancouver, Canada, to oversee critical structural, civil, and geotechnical design projects. This role involves leading a dedicated design team, ensuring project quality, and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates will have over 16 years of experience, including 10 in mining and metal projects, with strong technical leadership skills. A competitive salary of $138,000 – $256,000 based on experience is offered, alongside comprehensive benefits and a compressed work schedule.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of work-related experience, including 10 years in mining and metal projects.
• 5+ years as Lead Engineer in similar projects.
• Professional certification or registration where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural, civil, and geotechnical design projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior designers and engineers.
• Participate in design and external reviews.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication

Independent problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Accredited four-year degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Lead Structural Engineer will provide essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction for structural, civil, and geotechnical design projects. The role oversees a specific area, acting as a representative to ensure technical accuracy and quality across all project phases.

• Perform CSA design development across project phases (conceptual, front‑end, detail engineering, integration of new facilities, and small multidisciplinary projects).
• Lead structural, civil and geotechnical design and write contractor scope of works.
• Supervise, plan, and organize work, including schedules, man‑hour estimates, and manpower forecasts.
• Lead and coordinate the civil structural design team.
• Communicate and align with clients, vendors, and other disciplines.
• Supervise and mentor junior designers and engineers.
• Promote and support value‑improvement initiatives and continuous performance improvement.
• Participate in design reviews and external reviews within the project team.
• Work independently, lead small teams, and control work sharing with foreign offices.
• Ensure quality and technical integrity of design documents.
• Proactively report project status and constraints.
• Prepare and check man‑hour and material estimates, and monthly budget reports for all engineering efforts.
• Perform technical bid evaluations of supplier bids.
• Develop and review estimates, schedules, progress reports, and manpower forecasts.
• Establish and monitor material key quantities, and provide analysis and forecasts.
• Develop and review specifications and design criteria.
• Participate in structural procurement, permitting and subcontracting activities.
• Perform calculations and solve complex engineering problems.
• Mentor through training seminars and performance appraisal.
• Analyze and make independent recommendations for problem solutions.
• Demonstrate strong technical interests in structural engineering.
• Capable of undertaking structural engineering work related to resource project development and construction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four‑year degree in engineering (or equivalent) and at least 16 years of work‑related experience; professional certification or registration where applicable.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mining and metal projects.
• Minimum 5 years as Lead Engineer in a mining and metal project.
• Proven record in technical leadership roles.
• Experience in discipline project execution, interdisciplinary coordination, and revamp projects.
• Excellent communication skills with management, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Ability to independently complete tasks in a timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in revamp projects (asset renewal) is an asset.
• Additional interdisciplinary coordination experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $138,000 – $256,000, based on experience.
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, flexible spending, group registered retirement, parental top‑up, education reimbursement, employee assistance, and more.
• Compressed work schedule with every second Friday off.