Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer / CSA Discipline Lead with 15+ years of experience to lead structural and CSA engineering for oil & gas (pipeline facilities) and power transmission projects.
This role combines technical excellence and multidisciplinary coordination within EP and EPC environments.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Technical Expertise
- Perform and oversee structural and foundation design for Pipeline facilities (pump stations and client specifications.
- Perform and oversee steel and concrete structural design of shallow and deep foundation systems.
- Design and analysis of shallow and deep foundations (including pile systems) in liquefiable soils.
- Interact with Geotechnical consultant and interpret soil-structure interaction seismic loading and mitigation measures (e.g., ground improvement, deep foundations, densification) in accordance with applicable codes and project requirements.
- Perform dynamic analysis of structures and foundations turbines) and seismic and wind-induced structural response.
- Conversant in mitigating vibration issues in structures and foundations and developing mitigation measures.
- Review and validate design drawings and 3D models for constructability, workability, and specifications.
- Identify conflicts and field execution.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with CAD and 3D modeling platforms (e.g., AutoCAD, CADworx, Civil 3D, Navisworks) to perform design presentations as well as design checks and reviews.
- Review vendor data and ensure compatibility with structural performance criteria.
CSA Discipline Leadership
- Act as CSA Discipline Lead on large-scale EPC / EPCM projects.
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers.
- Ensure quality through design reviews, QA/QC processes, and technical governance.
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, including effective interaction with clients and stakeholders
- Lead and facilitate technical meetings and design reviews; clearly document key outcomes to ensure alignment across multidisciplinary teams and project phases.
- Prepare and review comprehensive technical write-ups, engineering narratives, and client standards.
- Support all project phases: feasibility and commissioning.
- Interface with clients' contractors and vendors.
- Review and approve drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
- Provide site support and resolve field issues as required.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in civil or Structural Engineering is required; an asset is candidates holding a master's degree.
- 15+ years of progressive structural engineering experience in industrial projects.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), and/or Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Registration in multiple Canadian provincial jurisdictions is strongly preferred.
- Proven experience as Senior Structural Engineer and Discipline Lead on large-scale EPC/EPC/ EPCM projects in the oil and gas and/or Power transmission industry.
- Demonstrated leadership on large-scale oil & gas or infrastructure projects.
- Experience in managing Engineering scope budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary coordination and design integration.
- Strong involvement in Design reviews (HAZOP constructability model reviews) and Client and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience in mentoring and developing engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards and provincial building codes.
- Experience with Equipment foundation design for dynamic loads and geotechnical coordination.
Skills
- Working knowledge of Structural analysis and design software tools, RISA 3D and/or STAAD Pro. (LPILE and Dyna6.1 will be considered an asset).
- Experience in integrating with CAD and 3D modeling platforms (e.g. AutoCAD, CADworx, Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks). Project tools: MS Project, Excel.
Core Competencies
- Strong leadership and technical decision-making
- Excellent communication and client interface skills
- High level of problem-solving and engineering judgment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
