Senior Structural Engineer

Ottawa, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

$140,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead structural engineering projects from investigation and proposal through construction completion, including design, assessments, rehabilitation, and construction administration. Provide technical oversight and quality reviews, mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and project partners, and contribute to proposals, budgeting, and business development.

Job details

Senior Structural Engineer A leading multidisciplinary consulting firm Location: Ottawa | Hybrid Salary: Up to $140k | Full Time Your New Company Our client is a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering structural engineering, restoration, building envelope, capital planning, accessibility and building assessment services across Canada. With a strong reputation in the existing-building consulting market, they provide engineering services to institutional, commercial, residential, industrial and public-sector clients. The organization prides itself on technical excellence, collaboration and promoting engineering professionals into leadership positions, offering a long-term pathway toward senior management and future ownership opportunities. Your New Role As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will play a key role within a growing structural group, leading projects from proposal through completion while providing technical oversight, mentorship and client leadership. The successful candidate will combine strong structural design capability with project management, team leadership and business development responsibilities. You will work across a diverse mix of projects including structural rehabilitation, restoration, building assessments, renovations, existing-building upgrades and new construction assignments. This role is well suited to an engineer looking to move beyond pure design into technical leadership while remaining involved in meaningful engineering work. Key Responsibilities Lead structural projects from investigation and proposal through construction completion. Design and analyze steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry structures. Conduct structural assessments and evaluations of existing buildings and infrastructure. Prepare and review engineering reports, calculations, specifications and drawings. Provide structural rehabilitation, restoration and retrofit solutions. Oversee construction administration activities including field reviews, RFIs, change orders and site inspections. Mentor and support junior engineers, EITs and technical staff. Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings, reports and technical deliverables. Coordinate directly with clients, contractors, architects and multidisciplinary consulting teams. Assist with fee proposals, budgeting, project planning and business development activities. Support the continued growth of the structural team and service offering. What You'll Need To Succeed Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus. P.Eng. designation in good standing. 8+ years of structural consulting experience. Experience leading structural engineering projects and client relationships. Strong background in both existing-building assessments and structural design. Experience with rehabilitation, restoration, retrofits and building upgrades. Construction administration and field review experience. Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior staff. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong commercial awareness and project management capability. What You'll Get In Return Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Profit-sharing bonus opportunities. Comprehensive benefits package. Health Spending Account and Wellness Account. Flexible working arrangements. Exposure to impactful structural projects across multiple sectors. Strong mentorship and leadership opportunities. Clear pathway toward senior management and future ownership participation. What You Need to Do Now If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your updated CV to tim.spencer@hays.com. If this role isn't quite right but you're exploring opportunities within mechanical consulting engineering, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion. This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization. AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus, a P.Eng. designation in good standing, and at least eight years of structural consulting experience. Candidates should have project leadership and client relationship experience, expertise in existing-building assessments and structural design, and strong communication, mentoring, construction administration, and project management capabilities.