Lead Structural Designer

Calgary, AB
Hybrid
Posted Sep 23, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Lead Structural Designer will oversee structural design and drafting activities while coordinating a team to ensure project deliverables meet quality and regulatory standards. They are responsible for producing complex 3D models and 2D drawings while managing project schedules and budgets.

Job details

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for a Lead Structural Designer to join its Canada Projects business focusing on structural design and drafting for oil and gas, energy, and industrial projects. This opportunity is Hybrid. #LI-Hybrid The Role Wood is currently seeking an experienced Lead Structural Designer to join our Projects Team in Calgary, Alberta. The role will lead structural design and drafting activities, coordinate a team of designers, and support multidisciplinary project execution while ensuring deliverables meet project, client, statutory, regulatory, schedule, and quality requirements. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Our Projects team has a long history of delivering some of the biggest and most complex projects across Canada. Our teams provide engineering and project delivery expertise across the oil and gas, energy, and industrial sectors, with a strong focus on developing innovative solutions for our clients. What we can offer * Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the oil and gas, energy, and industrial sectors * Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs through our standard hybrid working model * Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice * Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the marke * Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle * Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests * Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments. RESPONSIBILITIES * Carry out structural design and drafting work as part of a multi-discipline project team. * Lead a team of structural designers, including task assignment, work prioritization, and schedule coordination. * Produce complex 3D structural models using Advance Steel. * Produce 2D structural drawings from reference 3D models using AutoCAD. * Provide discipline-specific design and drafting services that meet project, client, statutory, and regulatory requirements. * Coordinate and work closely with project team members and other disciplines to support successful project execution. * Participate in project meetings, model reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination activities. * Coordinate work with Wood's workshare teams and support execution across multiple offices. * Perform quality checks on 3D models and 2D drawings in accordance with Wood QA/QC procedures. * Prepare material take-offs and other design deliverables as required. * Manage assigned work within project schedules and budgets. * Mentor and provide technical guidance to designers on the project. * Perform other discipline-related duties as requested by the Structural Lead. QUALIFICATIONS What makes you remarkable? * At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Expected: * Diploma in Structural Engineering Design and Drafting Technology or equivalent * Minimum 15 years of structural design and drafting experience in the oil and gas, energy, or industrial sectors * Advanced experience with structural modeling and drafting software, including Autodesk Advance Steel, AVEVA E3D, Hexagon Smart3D, AutoCAD, and SmartSketch * Experience leading or coordinating structural design teams on multidisciplinary projects while maintaining individual design responsibilities * Demonstrated experience developing complex 3D structural models and detailed structural drawings * Experience coordinating deliverables across multiple offices, workshare teams, and engineering disciplines * Experience performing drawing, model, and deliverable checks in accordance with quality management procedures * Strong understanding of structural steel detailing and industrial facility design practices * Proven ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting project schedule and budget commitments * Must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application Desirable: * Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing less experienced designers * Experience working with Wood or other engineering consulting organizations on multidisciplinary EPC/EPCM projects * Experience supporting structural design and drafting activities across multiple project offices or workshare locations Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com [https://www.woodgroup.com/] Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a diploma in Structural Engineering Design and Drafting Technology and at least 15 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas, energy, or industrial sectors. Proficiency in structural modeling software such as Advance Steel, AutoCAD, and AVEVA E3D is required, along with demonstrated leadership experience.