Lead Structural Engineer

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We are currently looking for a Lead Structural Engineer to join our team based out of St. John’s, Newfoundland. This person should have strong interpersonal skills and experience in structural engineering design/analysis. Project management experience will be considered an asset. This is an opportunity to be part of a newer team with room to grow and participate in multidisciplinary projects and work with professionals that are contributing to the successful growth of their team and business. This is a hybrid position based in the St John's, NL region with  travel to Labrador City, NL when required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage a team of structural engineers for both work management and mentoring
• Work within a multidisciplinary design team as a Project Engineer, reporting to the Project Manager
• Complete site visits to document existing conditions in both greenfield and brownfield projects
• Carry out structural detailed design / analysis (related to General Arrangements, structural steel, concrete, etc.)
• Prepare detailed drawing review and mark-ups for designers/drafters
• Complete budgetary estimates, write proposals, technical reports and studies
• Familiar with structural analysis software (STAAD Pro)
• Review and approve structural fabrication drawings
• Participate in formal engineering review processes
• Complete projects from kick-off through completion of Construction / Commissioning
• Work on industrial (with focus on mining and hydroelectric facilities), commercial, institutional, and government projects

• University Degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered or able to register as an Engineer with the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland & Labrador (PEGNL)
• 10+ or more years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in the mining industry - an asset
• Capacity to interact within a multidisciplinary environment
• Client-focused, keen to understand their problems and recommend solutions
• Must be willing to travel to remote work sites.  Travel to the Labrador City, NL office will be a requirement for this position
• Entrepreneurial spirit that will contribute to growing client relationships and the business

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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