Overview
Senior Structural Engineer in the Building Structures Practice of Global Technology Center, primarily for the Canada region. The engineer will assist with the development, coordination, and quality assurance of structural designs across concept, preliminary, and detailed design stages, ensuring compliance with building codes, standards, and project‑specific requirements while working closely with colleagues in Canada.
The role involves close coordination with architectural, MEP and other relevant teams, participation in design review and assurance processes, and contribution to the delivery of safe, durable, constructible, and technically sound building structures across a variety of building types and project environments.
Your role
- Perform tasks assigned independently with minimum guidance from seniors in the discipline.
- Develop detailed designs from schematic designs under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Develop details/sketches and provide details to CAD technicians.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination on assigned tasks within the discipline.
- Manage one's own time and the time of others reporting to them.
- Maintain compliance with company QA/QC procedures and implement improved procedures.
- Keep abreast of latest trends and technologies.
- Check the work of graduates, technicians, and administrative staff.
- Be conversant with financial systems.
- Develop relationships with colleagues outside of the business area.
- Identify and follow through on leads and suggestions associated with additional work prospects on the projects being involved with.
- Apply Safe by Design principles and CDM legislations to projects.
- Contribute to and research the development of existing and new areas of technology/capabilities to inform business strategy.
- Understand management processes related to technical integration and associated analytical and investigative approaches.
About You
- Master's degree in Structural Engineering. Bachelor’s degree will also be considered if the candidate is competent and able to demonstrate relevant experience.
- 7+ years working in design office.
- Competent in first principles, structural analysis (BMD, SFD & deflections), and load paths.
- Competent in design of concrete and steel structures.
- Working knowledge of international standards such as ACI, AISC, Eurocodes is preferred.
- Experienced in providing analytical solutions using structural design software (e.g., STAAD, ETABS, SAFE).
- Good communication and presentation skills. Able to present design options to project leads and other stakeholders.
- Ability to make decisions and act on own initiative.
- Chartered or near‑chartered with institutions like ICE or IStructE is preferred, but not essential.
- Experience working with, and managing, small focused technical teams is an added advantage.
Reward & Benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This Includes
- Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
- Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
- Generous annual leave balance.
- Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
- Remote work opportunities outside of country.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Relocation assistance.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
- Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
About AtkinsRéalis
We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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