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Senior Structural Engineer – Heavy Industrial FacilitiesVancouver, BC Salary range: $145K -$165K (Negotiable) Annual performance bonuses An established and highly respected Canadian engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join its Vancouver team and play a key role in the delivery of complex industrial infrastructure projects across Western Canada and beyond. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned structural engineer who enjoys combining technical excellence, project leadership, and client engagement while working on some of Canada's most challenging and impactful capital projects. The successful candidate will contribute to a diverse portfolio of large-scale projects supporting clients across multiple heavy industrial sectors including Mining & Minerals, Ports & Marine Logistics, Bulk Material Handling and more. You will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing technical leadership throughout the entire project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and ongoing operations. This organization has built a reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions on complex projects while maintaining a people-first culture that prioritizes employee well-being, collaboration, and professional growth. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Design

• Lead and perform structural analysis and design of industrial steel, reinforced concrete, and heavy industrial structures (such as bulk material handling structures, and high capacity conveyors for major ports and marine structures and logistics etc)
• Provide technical oversight, mentorship, and guidance to engineers, designers, and project teams
• Review and approve structural calculations, engineering reports, specifications, and construction drawings
• Develop practical and technically sound solutions for new facilities, facility expansions, upgrades, and rehabilitation projects
• Support seismic assessments and seismic design initiatives where required

Project Delivery

• Manage structural engineering assignments and projects, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, and deliverables
• Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and process disciplines
• Participate in project planning, risk management, and quality assurance activities
• Support proposal development, project pursuits, and strategic business growth initiatives

Field Engineering & Construction Support

• Conduct site investigations, structural assessments, and condition evaluations
• Review existing structures and develop recommendations for repairs, strengthening, modifications, and asset life extension
• Provide construction support, field reviews, and constructability input throughout project execution
• Collaborate with contractors, owners, and vendors to resolve technical and construction-related challenges

Client Management

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Act as a trusted technical advisor and primary point of contact on structural matters
• Participate in design reviews, client meetings, and technical presentations
• Contribute to long-term client development and repeat business opportunities

Qualifications Education & Registration

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia, or eligibility for registration

Experience

• Approximately 10+ years of structural engineering experience, within Heavy industrial environments such as Bulk Material Handing, Mining, Oil & Gas, Industrial Manufacturing sectors
• Experience with Bulk Material Handling structural investigation and design is an asset
• Demonstrated experience delivering structural engineering solutions for complex industrial facilities and infrastructure projects
• Proven experience leading technical teams and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering efforts
• Experience managing engineering projects and client relationships

Technical Expertise

• Strong background in structural steel and reinforced concrete design
• Solid understanding of Canadian design codes and standards, including: NBCC Part 4 CSA S16 CSA A23.3
• Experience with seismic design and seismic assessment methodologies
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as: RISA-3D SAP2000 ETABS Similar industry-standard platforms
• Experience supporting construction and field engineering activities

Professional Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and engineering judgment
• Ability to work independently while thriving within collaborative project teams
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to build trusted professional relationships

Employees benefit from:

• Exposure to major industrial and infrastructure projects across Canada
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment focused on technical excellence
• Strong mentorship and leadership development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways into senior technical, project management, and operational leadership roles
• Ongoing professional development, training, and support for continued technical advancement
• Flexible and modern work practices that promote work-life balance
• A values-driven culture built on trust, respect, integrity, adaptability, innovation, and excellence
• An inclusive environment that encourages knowledge-sharing, teamwork, and collective problem-solving
• The opportunity to contribute to projects that support sustainable infrastructure and long-term community and industry development

Fuze HR Solutions is committed to building a diverse, accessible, and equitable workforce. Our approach is twofold. Both internal, where we focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, and external, where we source and recruit from the most diverse candidate pools. Our teams are educated on current best practices at attracting, retaining, and working with the most talented and diverse candidates.