Job Description

Job Category: Engineering
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Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer. Reporting to the Civil / Structural Department Manager this position can be either in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador or Oakville, Ontario office.
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The Role
As a Structural Engineer, you will collaborate with a team of engineers/technicians to provide client-focused solutions. This role has a primary requirement for relevant experience in industrial, hydro utilities and hydroelectric structures design. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.
You will be part of the structural engineering team delivering projects in the Power and Process industries. This includes structural steel and reinforced concrete design for industrial buildings, substation steel structures and foundations, equipment support platforms and associated foundations, pipe racks, tank foundations, hydroelectric dams, sluiceways, abutments, piers and various other miscellaneous structures.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood's Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.
What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.
Responsibilities:

• Ability to undertake complex structural engineering projects
• Prepare conceptual and detailed design calculations
• Coordinate preparation of drawings with designers and check drawings
• Prepare engineering reports, specifications, design criteria and construction scope of work documents
• Carry out feasibility studies and prepare reports
• Work in brownfield setting for majority of projects
• Carry out site visits and inspections to remote sites as needed for projects
• Respond to RFIs from contractors and resolve field problems
• Preparation of quantity estimates for structural items
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors and clients as needed
• Work in a multi-disciplinary environment and co-operate with other team members
• Developing detailed proposals including scope of work, deliverables and man-hour estimates for structural scopes
• Demonstrate superior structural engineering capabilities to maintain our high-quality brand
• Work in a safe manner, complying with Wood Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) policies, manuals and procedures. At all times considering the health, safety and welfare of fellow workers, visitors, clients, community and the environment
• Manage project budgets, schedules and work of other engineers and designers

Qualifications:
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Expected

• University bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Minimum 15 to 20 years of experience required in industrial environment
• Professional Engineer License with PEGNL in Province of Newfoundland & Labrador or with PEO in Ontario
• Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organization skills to handle multiple projects and tasks
• Foundation design experience for various types of foundations (spread, combined, mat, deep foundations)
• Experience in design of industrial buildings inclusive of building structure, lateral load resisting system, seismic analysis and associated building foundations
• Experience in steel and concrete design for various miscellaneous industrial structures such as pipe racks, equipment platforms, pump foundations, retaining walls, monorails, etc.
• Ability to understand client requirements and develop constructible and cost economical engineering solutions acceptable to clients
• Thorough knowledge in analysis and design of concrete and steel structures to Canadian codes and standards
• Proficient in Staad.Pro, AutoCAD and Navisworks
• Proven team player with excellent oral and written English communication skills (mandatory)
• Ability to take ownership of an assignment, work independently, and have a strong sense of pride in your work
• Must be lawfully eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood

Desired

• Master's Degree with specialization in Structural Engineering would be considered an asset
• Experience with substation and hydroelectric structures design would be considered an asset

About Us:
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.