Senior Structural Engineer

Aplin is partnering with a well-established Canadian consulting engineering firm with a long history of delivering multidisciplinary engineering solutions across Ontario. With expertise spanning structural, mechanical, electrical, and transportation engineering, the firm has built a strong reputation supporting municipal, institutional, infrastructure, and commercial projects for both public and private sector clients.

Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to support the delivery of complex structural projects across a diverse portfolio including institutional, commercial, and infrastructure developments.

Position Overview
The Senior Structural Engineer will play a key role in the design, technical review, and project execution of structural engineering assignments. This position involves preparing detailed engineering designs, drawings, and specifications while providing oversight during construction through review and contract administration activities.

The role requires strong technical expertise across multiple structural systems and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders including municipal agencies and infrastructure authorities.

Compensation

• $100,000 - $125,000 salary range, commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and analysis of projects including buildings, infrastructure, and specialty structures
• Prepare and review detailed design drawings, technical specifications, and engineering reports
• Perform structural analysis for steel, reinforced concrete, and wood structural systems
• Provide construction review, site inspections, and contract administration services during project execution
• Coordinate with internal mechanical, electrical, and transportation engineering teams to ensure integrated project delivery
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities including municipalities, school boards, and government agencies
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support proposal development, project planning, and scheduling where required

Project Types
Projects may include:

• Institutional buildings (schools, universities, healthcare facilities)
• Commercial and office developments
• Municipal and infrastructure projects
• Building expansions and retrofits
• Structural reinforcement projects
• Bridges and retaining walls
• Specialty structures and site infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario or eligibility to obtain
• Minimum 8–12 years of progressive structural engineering experience in a consulting environment
• Strong experience with structural steel, reinforced concrete, and timber design
• Experience delivering institutional, municipal, or infrastructure-related projects
• Familiarity with Canadian building codes and structural design standards
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with public sector clients such as municipalities, school boards, or government agencies
• Experience with retrofit and rehabilitation projects

Why Join

• Work with a respected multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm with a long-standing reputation in the Canadian market
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and building projects
• Collaborative environment with experienced engineers and technical professionals
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful municipal, institutional, and infrastructure developments

If you are an experienced structural engineer seeking an opportunity to contribute to complex and meaningful projects within a collaborative consulting environment, we encourage you to apply or contact Aplin for a confidential discussion.


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