Structural Team Lead - Building Engineering

Job summary

Lead a team of structural engineers and BIM technologists delivering building and infrastructure projects, overseeing design quality, schedules, budgets, and regulatory compliance. Provide technical leadership and client coordination across project phases, including proposals, permitting, tendering, construction review, and closeout.

Job details

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Egis and be part of our exciting growth across Canada. As a member of our global team of 23,500+ engineers, architects, scientists and consultants, you'll help deliver some of the country's most impactful infrastructure, transportation, buildings and energy projects while building a career with global opportunities and local impact. Job Description Structural Team Lead is a senior structural engineering leadership position based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, responsible for managing a team of structural engineers and BIM technologists delivering building and infrastructure projects. The role provides technical leadership, project oversight, and coordination across multidisciplinary design teams while maintaining responsibility for design quality, regulatory compliance, schedule adherence, budget management, and stakeholder engagement. The position supports projects through proposal development, detailed design, permitting, tendering, construction review, and project closeout. Work involves coordination with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to support successful project delivery in accordance with Canadian structural design standards. The ideal candidate brings more than 10 years of structural engineering experience, professional engineering registration in Ontario, exposure to complex building or infrastructure projects, and demonstrated capability in technical leadership, mentoring, client relationship management, and business development. Key Responsibilities Manage a team of engineers and technologists delivering structural engineering projects through design, tender, construction, and closeout phases. Lead structural design activities and provide project delivery oversight, including schedule management, resource planning, and budget control. Prepare, review, and seal structural engineering design packages in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. Provide technical advisory services and engineering consultation throughout project execution and design development. Identify and pursue business development opportunities to support client growth, project acquisition, and market expansion. Prepare engineering proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and technical submissions for project pursuits. Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities with clients, contractors, government agencies, and authorities having jurisdiction. Develop permit submissions, tender documents, engineering specifications, and construction drawings. Oversee construction review services and monitor construction activities for compliance with design intent and project requirements. Prepare technical reports, engineering assessments, and project documentation to support project delivery. Conduct design reviews and provide technical direction for engineering deliverables and quality assurance activities. Mentor junior and intermediate engineers through technical leadership, coaching, and professional development support. Perform peer reviews and support quality management processes to maintain engineering standards and project consistency. Qualifications Required University degree in Structural Engineering. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario and in good standing. Minimum 10 - 15 years of structural engineering design experience. Demonstrated experience delivering structural engineering solutions for medium to complex building and infrastructure projects. Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating with construction stakeholders. Strong working knowledge of: Ontario Building Code (OBC) National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards Applicable structural engineering regulations and design standards Proficiency with: AutoCAD - SAFE - S-FRAME - SAP - WoodWorks - ETABS Strong technical writing, verbal communication, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships while ensuring project and service quality. Valid driver's license and access to a registered and insured vehicle. Ability to work independently and within collaborative project environments. Assets Experience supporting projects through the full project lifecycle, including planning, design, permitting, tendering, and construction. Experience mentoring and developing engineering staff. Business development, client pursuit, and proposal preparation experience. Experience working with regulatory agencies and authorities having jurisdiction. Exposure to multidisciplinary building or infrastructure project environments. Experience conducting engineering peer reviews and quality assurance activities. Bilingual in French and English is a strong asset Additional Information Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application. At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Lead a team of structural engineers and BIM technologists delivering building and infrastructure projects, overseeing design quality, schedules, budgets, and regulatory compliance. Provide technical leadership and client coordination across project phases, including proposals, permitting, tendering, construction review, and closeout.

Requirements

Requires a Structural Engineering degree, an Ontario P.Eng. designation in good standing, and 10–15 years of structural design experience on medium to complex building or infrastructure projects. Candidates should have team leadership experience, knowledge of Canadian building codes and CSA standards, proficiency with specified structural design software, strong communication and client relationship skills, and a valid driver's license with access to an insured vehicle.

Listed skills

• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Structural Engineering
• Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Structural Design
• Building Engineering
• Infrastructure Projects
• Technical Review
• Quality Assurance
• Budget Management
• Schedule Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Business Development
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Mentoring
• Technical Writing
• Construction Review

Job areas

• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Consulting

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