Lead Structural Engineer

at  CIMIC Group

ABOUT YOU:

To be successful in this role, you will be self-motivated, well organized with the ability to manage multiple work fronts in a busy environment. You will be able to think out-of-the-box and be the driver to find innovative solutions.

• Bachelor in Structural engineering - or Civil Engineering with a Structural Focus
• Good understanding of engineering principles as well as construction field practice
• Over 10 years of experience in the field of structural engineering, at least 5 years in Mining, Mineral Processing or Heavy Industrial, preferably in consultancy settings in North America
• Experience of leading a project design team is an asset
• Professional Engineering license (P.Eng.) or eligible within one year
• Good communication, interpersonal and Organizational skills
• Experience in design of concrete and steel structures. Dynamic analysis and experience with large rotating equipment preferred
• Detailed knowledge and experience in the application of local, national and international codes and other legislative requirements
• Experience and ability in the seismic design of structures
• Excellent working knowledge of structural & engineering software such as SAP2000 and Mathcad

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE INVOLVE?

The Lead Structural Engineer will be part of an engineering team providing engineering services to projects in mining, minerals & metals and heavy industrial sectors. Activities include leading teams of structural engineers/designers in development of structural design for front end engineering, PFS, FS and detailed design phases of multi-discipline projects. This role reports to the Structural Department Manager.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading a team of structural engineers and designers in production of engineering deliverables, including reports, design criteria, specifications, models/drawings and calculation packages through all the phases of the projects.
• Assisting in business development activities, including attending pre-bid site visits, preparing deliverables lists and man-hour estimates.
• Coordinating with the project managers, design managers and other discipline leads via project meetings, model reviews, squad check etc.
• Reviewing equipment and building vendor submissions for compliance of standards and project specifications; attending coordination meetings with vendors.
• Being responsible for man-hour planning, assisting in budgeting and scheduling of the discipline in projects. Reporting the work progress to project control.
• Undertaking structural analysis and design tasks for a variety of mineral processing or heavy industrial structures.
• Ensuring all the technical work done by other engineers is in accordance with the governing codes, standards and project design criteria/specifications, and satisfies safety requirements.

• Providing guidance and oversight to less experienced staff working on their projects.Assisting Design Managers with reporting on design progress.

To be successful in this role, you will be self-motivated, well organized with the ability to manage multiple work fronts in a busy environment. You will be able to think out-of-the-box and be the driver to find innovative solutions.

• Bachelor in Structural engineering - or Civil Engineering with a Structural Focus
• Good understanding of engineering principles as well as construction field practice
• Over 10 years of experience in the field of structural engineering, at least 5 years in Mining, Mineral Processing or Heavy Industrial, preferably in consultancy settings in North America
• Experience of leading a project design team is an asset
• Professional Engineering license (P.Eng.) or eligible within one year
• Good communication, interpersonal and Organizational skills
• Experience in design of concrete and steel structures. Dynamic analysis and experience with large rotating equipment preferred
• Detailed knowledge and experience in the application of local, national and international codes and other legislative requirements
• Experience and ability in the seismic design of structures
• Excellent working knowledge of structural & engineering software such as SAP2000 and Mathca