Senior Structural Engineer

With offices in Australia, Canada, USA, Southern Africa, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina and Peru, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Lycopodium Americas is currently recruiting for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing team in Mississauga, ON.

Reporting to the Chief Engineer - Civil/Structural the Senior Structural Engineer will provide technical expertise and coordinate expertise from external sources to effectively complete project or study requirements.

The tasks you'll perform

• Deliver accurate structural designs and drawings (concrete, steel, and foundations) aligned with project, client, and regulatory standards.
• Perform engineering design calculations and interpret drawings, specifications, and scopes to meet project and process requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of structural designs within agreed schedules and man‑hour budgets.
• Conduct and support design reviews to ensure full compliance with design intent and applicable codes and standards.
• Collaborate with and support the drafting team, providing clear design input to enable efficient drawing production.
• Manage vendor and procurement inputs, including tender evaluations, technical recommendations, and review of vendor documentation.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and deliverables, including scopes of work, specifications, material take‑offs, and project records.
• Support project delivery and team performance through stakeholder collaboration, mentoring, documentation control, and contribution to scope, cost, and schedule (including ad‑hoc travel).

The expertise you'll bring

• Degree in Structural Engineering (or equivalent) and registered Professional Engineer (PEng) in Ontario.
• 8+ years’ experience in mining, minerals processing, or heavy industrial environments, with familiarity in process plant design.
• Strong technical expertise in structural engineering, including concrete and steel design, with experience in FEA and dynamic analysis tools.
• Proven ability to lead and manage design/drafting teams, delivering to budget, man‑hour, and milestone requirements.
• Demonstrated capability to work independently, delivering accurate, high‑quality outcomes to agreed deadlines.
• Effective client engagement skills, managing design and drafting interactions professionally.
• Proficiency in engineering software and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects).
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills, with a practical approach and commitment to continuous professional development.

The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we:

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Provide employees with a variety of additional benefits such as coverage for professional memberships, RRSP matching, healthcare spending account, discount and rewards programs, and much more.

The expected salary range for this role is $110,000 to $140,000. This range is based on the role’s job family and level and reflects a good faith estimate for the role at the time of posting. Your final offer will depend on factors such as market conditions, internal equity and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. We believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects the value you bring to the team.

Lycopodium is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and maintaining a discrimination free workplace, guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Diligence.

We are committed to providing the best possible experience for every candidate by responding to every application. We do not use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates and to ensure fairness; every application is personally reviewed by a member of our team. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact our Recruitment Team and we will work with you to provide the support you need.