Senior Structural Engineer

Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer based in Toronto, ON, Canada, responsible for leading structural engineering design, project execution, and technical delivery across medium to complex building and infrastructure projects. The role provides leadership to multidisciplinary project teams while overseeing design quality, project schedules, budgets, regulatory compliance, and client engagement throughout all project phases.

This position supports engineering services from proposal development and detailed design through permitting, tendering, construction review, and project closeout. Responsibilities include coordination with clients, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and internal design disciplines to ensure successful project delivery in accordance with applicable Canadian codes and standards.

The ideal candidate brings more than 10 years of structural engineering experience, strong exposure to large-scale complex projects, professional engineering registration in Ontario, and demonstrated capability in technical leadership, stakeholder management, mentoring, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering design activities and oversee project delivery, including schedule management, budget control, and resource coordination.
• Prepare, review, and seal structural design packages for medium to complex projects in accordance with applicable design standards.
• Provide ongoing technical advisory services and engineering consultation throughout project execution.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities, including new clients, projects, and market relationships.
• Prepare engineering proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, government agencies, and regulatory authorities to support stakeholder engagement and project approvals.
• Develop permit and tender documentation, including engineering specifications and construction drawings.
• Oversee construction review services and monitor conformance with design intent during project execution.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering assessments, and project documentation.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical direction on engineering deliverables.
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior and intermediate engineers through technical leadership and quality oversight.
• Support quality management initiatives and perform peer reviews of engineering work products.

Qualifications

Required

• University degree in Structural Engineering.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario and in good standing.
• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering design experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering structural engineering solutions for medium to complex projects.
• Strong coordination experience with multidisciplinary design teams and construction stakeholders on large-scale projects.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Ontario Building Code (OBC)
  • National Building Code of Canada (NBCC)
  • Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards
  • Other applicable structural design regulations and standards
• Proficiency with:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
• Working knowledge of structural analysis and design software, including:
  • ETABS
  • SAFE
  • S-FRAME
  • SAP
  • WoodWorks
• Strong technical writing, verbal communication, problem-solving, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring client satisfaction.
• Valid driver's license and access to a registered and insured vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and within collaborative project teams.

Assets

• Experience supporting projects through the full project lifecycle, including planning, design, permitting, tendering, and construction.
• Demonstrated experience providing mentorship and technical development to engineering staff.
• Business development and proposal preparation experience.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary building or infrastructure project environments.
• Experience conducting peer reviews and engineering quality assurance activities.

Additional Information

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.