Intermediate Structural Engineer

Job summary

The Structural Engineer will perform and verify structural calculations for transit facilities while coordinating interfaces with various engineering disciplines. They are responsible for producing structural design briefs, technical specifications, and drawing sets from concept to construction.

Job details

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway. Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com. Context The Structural Engineer will support the Stops & TPSS scope by producing and coordinating architectural documentation for transit facilities. The role focuses on preparing consistent drawing packages across multiple locations while adapting corridor-wide standards to site-specific conditions. Missions/Main Duties Design Coordination: Collaborate directly with the Structural Lead to perform and verify structural calculations, design framing systems, platform slabs, deep/shallow foundations, and equipment pad foundations. Interface Alignment: Coordinate structural interfaces with adjacent disciplines, including Architectural, Civil/Roadway, Trackwork, Geotechnical, Electrical/Power Supply, and Utility teams. Deliverable Production: Prepare and review structural design briefs, calculation packages, technical specifications, and drawing sets (from preliminary concepts to Issued for Construction). BIM & Model Reviews: Work alongside BIM/CAD teams to ensure structural models accurately reflect design calculations and clear interdisciplinary spatial clashes. Quality & Compliance: Conduct internal design checks, participate in Interdisciplinary Design Reviews (IDR), and ensure designs strictly comply with project quality standards and client design criteria. Profile/Skills Education: Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc. or B.Eng.) in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university. Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is an asset. Professional Registration: Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation (or eligible for immediate registration) with PEO or equivalent provincial engineering association is not required but preferred. Experience: Minimum 5+ years of structural engineering experience, with a proven track record in transit facilities, light rail infrastructure, industrial buildings, or heavy civil structures. Technical Standards: Strong working knowledge of Canadian/Ontario structural design codes (OBC, CSA A23.3 Concrete, CSA S16 Steel, CSA S6 Bridge Code where applicable), and familiarity with transit standards (e.g., Metrolinx Design Standards, NFPA 130). Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with structural analysis software (e.g., SAP2000, SAFE, ETABS, or STAAD.Pro) and working knowledge of BIM/Revit workflows SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel. Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine. We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team. For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact infocanada@systra.com. Workplace Type Hybrid

What you’ll do

The Structural Engineer will perform and verify structural calculations for transit facilities while coordinating interfaces with various engineering disciplines. They are responsible for producing structural design briefs, technical specifications, and drawing sets from concept to construction.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and possess at least 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in structural analysis software and knowledge of Canadian structural design codes are essential requirements.

Listed skills

• Software · Preferred
• Civil · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Consistent · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Structural Engineering
• Structural Analysis
• Design Coordination
• BIM
• Revit
• SAP2000
• SAFE
• ETABS
• STAAD.Pro
• Technical Specifications
• Structural Calculations
• Transit Infrastructure
• Concrete Design
• Steel Design
• Project Quality Standards
• Employment Equity
• Workflow Management
• Software Proficiency
• Structural Modeling
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Codes
• iCIMS (Recruitment Software)
• Artificial Intelligence
• Autodesk Revit
• Building Information Modeling
• Calculations
• Consulting
• Feasibility Studies
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Parsing
• SAP 2000
• Shallow Foundation
• Technical Standard
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Consulting
• Construction
• Structural Engineer
• Civil Engineers

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