Lead Structural Engineer

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology‑based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This position has oversight of a specific area, and acts as a representative of the department ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This position serves as a technical authority on assigned projects or performs engineering assignments of any complexity.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply Cost Competitive Execution techniques to develop the most cost-effective total project solution for execution of the discipline engineering work.
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria.
• Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting.
• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of moderate or complex engineering problems. Demonstrate basic understanding of structural behavior and design principles.
• Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution.
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines.
• Indicate strong technical interests and background with structural engineering subjects such as design of large structural steel and concrete structures including heavy foundations, seismic engineering, and dynamic analysis of structures supporting vibrating equipment.
• Capable to undertake structural engineering work related to resource project development and construction, in one or more of the following areas:
• Performing hand and computer calculations for foundations, concrete, and steel structures.
• Analyzing complex structures.
• Wind and seismic loading in structural calculations.
• Dynamic analysis and design of structures.
• Computer modeling and analysis.
• Procurement and construction aspects of engineering.
• Vendor drawing review, intergroup review – squad checking.
• Engineering and fabricator drawing checking.
• Managing and leading a small project.

Basic Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Sixteen (16) years of experience as a Professional Structural Engineer working with Canadian and American design codes to complete designs of steel and/or concrete structures in the industrial sector.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in mining and metal projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as Lead Engineer in a mining and metal project.
• Competent and proven record in technical leadership roles.
• Discipline project execution related skills and experience.
• Experience working in revamp projects is an asset.
• Experience in interdisciplinary coordination.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Driven to independently complete assigned tasks in a time-effective manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional registration with Engineers and Geoscientists, BC.
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials.
• Past record as Structural Lead engineer of a large Mining/Metals Project.
• Relevant practical field experience.
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e‑mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation program.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Vancouver offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

Relocation: This position is not eligible for company‑sponsored relocation assistance.

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, maternal top‑up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more.

Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. We are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $151,500.00 - $300,500.00. The market rate for the role is typically at the mid‑point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!