Structural Designer

Job Title: Structural Designer

Job Description

The Structural Designer supports the delivery of complex engineering projects by preparing and managing high-quality structural design and drafting work. This role focuses on producing accurate 2D and 3D technical drawings, developing design details, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to safe and efficient structural solutions across a range of projects in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Structural Designer in delivering project requirements related to scope, quantities, cost, and schedule.
• Prepare contract drawings and ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with project specifications.
• Carry out record keeping and other statistical work associated with design and drafting activities.
• Produce and maintain technical and engineering drawings using 2D and 3D CAD software as required for each project.
• Perform conceptual layout work to support the development of structural design solutions.
• Develop detailed design elements and ensure they meet engineering standards and project requirements.
• Check and review drawings prior to release to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate closely with designers and engineers within the structural discipline and across other disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Perform clash detection of 3D models against models from other disciplines and resolve identified issues in collaboration with the project team.
• Participate in formal engineering review processes and contribute to technical discussions and design improvements.
• Verify onsite conditions and dimensions related to existing facilities and incorporate field data into design documentation.
• Integrate safety considerations into all aspects of the design and ensure that safety principles are reflected in drawings and models.
• Manage Building Information Modeling (BIM) and information-rich 3D models to support project execution and coordination.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Technical school diploma specializing in civil or structural design.
• Minimum of 57 years of structural CAD or structural design experience.
• Strong experience in structural engineering principles and structural design practices.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D structural design and drawing software packages.
• At least 2 years of hands-on working experience with Bentley MicroStation software.
• Good understanding of structural engineering workflows within large, multidisciplinary project environments.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, and project stakeholders.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to incorporate safety considerations into design work.
• Professional engineering qualification (P.Eng) or equivalent designation.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working within large, multi-disciplinary EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Management) project environments.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary engineering environment, collaborating across various disciplines.
• Experience with Revit or similar BIM-enabled structural design software is an advantage.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, regulations, and codes relevant to structural design in Canada is an advantage.
• Ability to manage and coordinate BIM and information-rich 3D models across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality drawings and documentation.
  
  

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Canada, with access to modern office facilities across multiple provinces. Employees may work from the company office closest to their location, with options in Ontario (including Mississauga, Niagara Falls, Oakville, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Bowmanville), Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton), British Columbia (Vancouver, Kitimat), Saskatchewan (Saskatoon), Manitoba (Winnipeg), Quebec (Montreal, Sorel-Tracy, Baie-Comeau, Saguenay/Jonquière, Trois-Rivières), New Brunswick (Fredericton), Nova Scotia (Halifax, Sydney), and Newfoundland & Labrador (St. Johns). The work environment is professional and collaborative, with access to structural design tools, 2D and 3D CAD software, and BIM platforms. The role is primarily office-based, focusing on design, drafting, coordination, and model management within a multidisciplinary engineering setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mississauga, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mississauga, ON.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Mississauga,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

About Actalent

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