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Due to the continued growth in our Rail and Transit practice, our Ontario Engineering Design Organization (EDO) is looking for a Lead Structural Engineer to join our growing Canadian Operations. This position will support our Engineering and Design Operations for multi-discipline projects in various industries including rail, stations and transportation facilities, water/wastewater treatment plants, energy, solid waste, food, and agricultural, environmental and other industrial buildings. The Lead Structural Engineer will collaborate and work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, regional team leads across Ontario, Canada, North America and GHD’s global network.

This is a lifetime opportunity for individuals who are driven, hardworking and looking to be challenged in their career development to work on truly unique projects in Ontario. We offer an opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic employee-owned company, in a professional working environment that is of the highest quality and customer-focused.

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The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Lead and/or support the execution and delivery of existing and new projects in a design build environment for stations, rail and/or bus maintenance facilities to advance design packages by providing value added design solutions in conformance with operator requirements and client/end user/project output specifications.
• Serve as a technical expert in the structural design of various structures such as transit facilities, buildings, retaining walls, heavy foundations, pre-cast concrete structures and structural steel structures.
• Demonstrate having experience in structural design of complex heavy transportation structures of similar type, including underground concrete structures, sophisticated steel structures and various support of excavation (SOE) systems.
• Ensure timely completion of project deliverables and able to manage several projects at once and determine priorities, including sound judgment and decisiveness.
• Produce engineering drawings and details from conception to final design, according to established standards and procedures for a wide variety of steel and concrete structures.
• Supervise CAD staff junior and support staff, prepare construction specifications tender and contract packages, and conduct site inspections of existing structures as well as those under construction
• Communicate and work with other project team members to provide quality service to clients to ensure that all documentation conforms to client/company standards.
• Prepare effective proposals seeking targeted project opportunities.
• Develop and implement QA/QC processes for project work.
• Lead technical discussions and efforts in Ontario (and possibly in North America) to improve structural design implementation delivery and efficiency through streamlining design tools, software, procedures and specifications.
• Technical leader and mentor to junior staff.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• 20+ years of diverse structural engineering experience with a focus on transit and transportation projects.
• Project Management experience demonstrating effective and practical project management skills.
• Conversant with National Building Code - NBC and provincial building codes, CSA codes, AREMA, CHBDC, MTO Structural Manual, MTO Structural Rehabilitation Manual and other Structure-related MTO technical publications.
• Working knowledge of various municipal and OPS technical specifications and standards.
• Ability to take ownership and accountability for work being completed.
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to develop effective and trustworthy relationships both with clients and within the organization.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong computer skills including experience in structural analysis and design software (SAP 2000, ETABS, SAFE and ROBOT), AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Excellent report and proposal writing skills.
• Positive attitude, good communication and interpersonal skills.

The following skills would be considered an asset for this position:

• P. Eng. in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia 
• PMP certification
• Knowledge of AASHTO and design guides of Rail and Transit Authorities such as CN, CP, TTC and Metrolinx

The salary range for this position is $129,350 - $175,350K

The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. 

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.

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As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This position is for an existing vacancy.