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Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Overview
We are currently looking for an experienced structural engineer with a strong background in heavy industrial projects—including Bio Products, Oil & Gas, and Pulp & Paper facilities—to join our Vancouver, BC office. The successful candidate will provide technical and leadership support from concept through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning. This is a hybrid role.
The Role
As a senior structural engineer, you will lead projects, manage discipline budget and schedule, coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and engage directly with clients to ensure project objectives related to safety, quality, schedule, and cost are achieved.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects, including management of discipline budget, schedule, progress and changes.
- Attend client and project meetings at office and job sites.
- Prepare manhour estimates and execution plans for proposals.
- Supervise, direct, and authenticate the work of engineers.
- Execute projects to meet client needs and expectations.
- Complete structural design and analysis to applicable codes and standards.
- Perform structural steel and concrete design.
- Prepare technical reports and calculation packages as project deliverables.
- Check other engineers' designs and collaborate on design deliverables.
- Review project documents prior to issue for scope and presentation.
- Authenticate structural engineering deliverables.
- Interface with other disciplines and project management to execute work per the Project Plan.
- Work with the workshare team from other Wood global offices.
- Work in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Wood and its clients.
- Conduct field reviews at project work sites.
Qualifications
Legally able to work in Canada at the time of application.Graduate or Undergraduate Engineering Degree in Engineering.Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with EGBC or APEGA.Minimum 15 years of relevant EPC experience in structural design.Broad experience designing structures in Oil & Gas and Pulp & Paper projects.In‑depth knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada (Alberta Edition).Strong background and experience in structural steel and reinforced concrete design.Comprehensive knowledge of the requirements of CSA S16 and CSA A23.3.Proficiency in modeling and analysis using SAP2000, RISA 3D, and STAADPro.Experience in design of modification to existing facilities.Field construction support experience.Ability to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple assignments.Strong technical writing skills; experienced in the preparation of correspondence and technical reports.Effective verbal communicator, including presentation, facilitation and listening skills.Ability to work both independently and in a multi‑disciplinary team environment.Willingness to travel and accept short‑term field assignments.Motivated by working with people, through internal collaboration or with external clients.Loves to share knowledge, experiences, and expertise with others to assist, mentor and coach less experienced members of the team in their development.Benefits
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs.A culture focused on safety, inclusion, and collaboration.Competitive salary range CAD $140,000 – $175,000.Flexible benefits package tailored to support your lifestyle.Commitment to professional development, mentoring, and career progression.Opportunities to work on complex, high‑value industrial projects across Canada.Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following : race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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