Structural Lead Engineer - Mining and Metals

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.

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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.

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• 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.

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Accredited four year degree in engineering (or equivalent) and at least 16 years of work related experience; professional certification or registration where applicable.

Work Hours

Full Time