• Job Description

  Req#: 2487

  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.

  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 is in it for you?

  • Get to work on significant projects for the Canadian mining industry
  • Significant career growth potential
  • Access to world leading mentors across disciplines and commodities
  • Short term incentives (bonus) program
  • RRSP matching
  • Health and benefits package

  Salary range in BC: $115,000-175,000
  
  The salary offered to the successful person for this position will consider education, experience, relevant skills and capability, geographic location and market conditions at the time of hire.

  About Sedgman

  Sedgman Pty Ltd is a market leader in the design, construction and operation of mineral processing plants for the global resources sector. Our specialized technical expertise, proven track record in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) delivery and our advanced commercial capabilities enable us to provide complete solutions which are valued by our clients. Sedgman Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of CIMIC Group Limited– one of the world’s leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner.

  Setting the standard in terms of safety, innovation, technical capability and project delivery we are able to offer outstanding career opportunities with office in Canada, throughout Australia and in Chile, China and South Africa. The expertise and enthusiasm of our people and the professional, friendly atmosphere are paramount to our continued success.
  
  How to join our team:
  
  If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, please submit your CV by clicking “apply” now. Sedgman is an equal opportunity employer - We support diversity in the workplace and a culture where employees can reach their full potential by feeling respected, included and heard.

• About the company

  CIMIC Group Limited is an Australian multinational contractor.

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